Virginia Western Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
8
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Virginia Western Community College has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.6%(5,557)
Hispanic
6.8%(544)
African American
11.4%(914)
Asian
4.4%(351)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
4.5%(359)
Unknown
2.9%(229)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment8,097
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Virginia Western Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Virginia Western Community College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.0%(3,565)
Women
56.0%(4,532)

Gender Statistics

Men3,565

44% of total enrollment

Women4,532

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Virginia Western Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
34.4%(2,122)
18-19
23.4%(1,442)
20-21
12.7%(786)
22-24
8.9%(551)
25+
20.6%(1,269)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Virginia Western Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 177% in-state residents, -77% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(1,099)

Regional Representation

In-State1,099

177% of student body

States Represented

8 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age