In Academic Year 2019-2020 Thomas Nelson served 10,892 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 10,892 credit students, 59.7% are female, 33.2% are 25 years old or older, and 50.0% are minority in terms of race/ethnicity. Traditionally underserved populations, as defined by student race/ethnicity, first- generation status, and income level, comprise 62.4% 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 2019-2020, 25.1% 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: 10,892
- Full time equivalency: 4,684
| Enrollment by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,222 | 48% |
| Black or African American | 3,191 | 29% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | < 1% |
| Asian | 480 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 977 | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 708 | 7% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 223 | 2% |
| Enrollment by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,331 | 40% |
| Female | 6,501 | 60% |
| Unknown | 60 | < 1% |
| Enrollment by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,641 | 15% |
| 18 - 19 | 2,445 | 22% |
| 20 - 21 | 1,849 | 17% |
| 22 - 24 | 1,345 | 12% |
| 25 - 29 | 1,308 | 12% |
| 30 - 34 | 823 | 8% |
| 35 - 39 | 509 | 5% |
| 40 - 49 | 593 | 5% |
| 50 - 64 | 346 | 3% |
| 65 and over | 33 | < 1% |
| Enrollment by Program | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| College Transfer | 5,026 | 46% |
| Occupational / Technical | 2,686 | 25% |
| Non-Curricular | 3,180 | 29% |
| Enrollment by Residency | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 2,342 | 22% |
| James City County | 1,158 | 11% |
| Newport News | 3,051 | 28% |
| Poquoson | 289 | 3% |
| Williamsburg | 523 | 5% |
| York County | 1,390 | 13% |
| Outside Service Area | 2,139 | 20% |
Graduation Statistics
- Total Graduates: 1,108
- Total Awards Conferred: 1,388
| Awards Conferred by Degree Type | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates / Career Studies Certificates | 532 | 38% |
| Occupational / Technical Degrees | 271 | 20% |
| College Transfer Degrees | 585 | 42% |
| Graduates by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 53% |
| Black or African American | 296 | 27% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | < 1% |
| Asian | 34 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 100 | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 7% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 12 | 1% |
| Graduates by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 423 | 38% |
| Female | 682 | 62% |
| Unknown | 3 | < 1% |
| Graduates by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | < 1% |
| 18 -19 | 53 | 5% |
| 20 - 21 | 273 | 25% |
| 22 - 24 | 234 | 21% |
| 25 - 29 | 188 | 17% |
| 30 - 34 | 131 | 12% |
| 35 - 39 | 86 | 8% |
| 40 - 49 | 82 | 7% |
| 50 - 64 | 54 | 5% |
| 65 and over | 3 | < 1% |