In Academic Year 2016-2017, Thomas Nelson served 13,121 students (unduplicated headcount) in credit instruction, making it the fifth largest college within the Virginia Community College System in terms of headcount.
The College serves a highly diverse region, and its student body closely reflects the demographics of the greater community. Of the College’s 13,121 credit students, 58.9% are female, 40.5% are 25 years old or older, and 51.5% are minority in terms of race/ethnicity. Traditionally underserved populations, as defined by student race/ethnicity, first- generation status, and income level, comprise 66.7% of the College’s unduplicated credit headcount.
Thomas Nelson serves a region that is home to many military service members and their families. In Academic Year 2016-2017, 28.8% of Thomas Nelson credit students indicated a military affiliation (e.g., active-duty, veteran, military spouse, or military dependent).
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Enrollment Statistics
- Unduplicated Headcount: 13,121
- Full time equivalency: 5,603
| Enrollment by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,243 | 48% |
| Black or African American | 4,366 | 33% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | < 1% |
| Asian | 505 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 995 | 6% |
| Two or More Races | 779 | 5% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 122 | 1% |
| Enrollment by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5,390 | 41% |
| Female | 7,731 | 59% |
| Enrollment by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,369 | 10% |
| 18 - 19 | 2,497 | 19% |
| 20 - 21 | 2,151 | 16% |
| 22 - 24 | 1,792 | 14% |
| 25 - 29 | 1,927 | 15% |
| 30 - 34 | 1,189 | 9% |
| 35 - 39 | 752 | 6% |
| 40 - 49 | 834 | 6% |
| 50 - 64 | 567 | 4% |
| 65 and over | 43 | < 1% |
| Enrollment by Program | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| College Transfer | 6,065 | 46% |
| Occupational / Technical | 4,119 | 31% |
| Non-Curricular | 2,937 | 22% |
| Enrollment by Residency | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 2,776 | 21% |
| James City County | 1,301 | 10% |
| Newport News | 3,674 | 28% |
| Poquoson | 296 | 2% |
| Williamsburg | 238 | 2% |
| York County | 1,287 | 10% |
| Out-of-District (In-State) | 2,157 | 16% |
| Out-of-State | 1,392 | 11% |
Graduation Statistics
- Total Graduates: 1,220
- Total Awards Conferred: 1,523
| Awards Conferred by Degree Type | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates / Career Studies Certificates | 662 | 43% |
| Occupational / Technical Degrees | 293 | 19% |
| College Transfer Degrees | 568 | 37% |
| Graduates by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 705 | 58% |
| Black or African American | 310 | 25% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | < 1% |
| Asian | 50 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 79 | 6% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 4% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 11 | 1% |
| Graduates by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 488 | 40% |
| Female | 732 | 60% |
| Graduates by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18 -19 | 5 | < 1% |
| 20 - 21 | 199 | 16% |
| 22 - 24 | 314 | 26% |
| 25 - 29 | 237 | 19% |
| 30 - 34 | 172 | 14% |
| 35 - 39 | 91 | 7% |
| 40 - 49 | 124 | 10% |
| 50 - 64 | 74 | 6% |
| 65 and over | 4 | < 1% |