In Academic Year 2017-2018, Thomas Nelson served 12,210 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 12,210 credit students, 59.1% are female, 36.6% are 25 years old or older, and 50.8% are minority in terms of race/ethnicity. Traditionally underserved populations, as defined by student race/ethnicity, first- generation status, and income level, comprise 66.4% 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 2017-2018, 28.1% 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: 12,210
- Full time equivalency: 5,157
| Enrollment by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,896 | 48% |
| Black or African American | 3,749 | 31% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | < 1% |
| Asian | 475 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1,053 | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 832 | 7% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 115 | 1% |
| Enrollment by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,998 | 41% |
| Female | 7,212 | 59% |
| Enrollment by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,548 | 13% |
| 18 - 19 | 2,562 | 21% |
| 20 - 21 | 1,967 | 16% |
| 22 - 24 | 1,668 | 14% |
| 25 - 29 | 1,612 | 13% |
| 30 - 34 | 966 | 8% |
| 35 - 39 | 667 | 5% |
| 40 - 49 | 718 | 6% |
| 50 - 64 | 471 | 4% |
| 65 and over | 31 | < 1% |
| Enrollment by Program | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| College Transfer | 5,569 | 46% |
| Occupational / Technical | 3,522 | 29% |
| Non-Curricular | 3,119 | 26% |
| Enrollment by Residency | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 2,511 | 21% |
| James City County | 1,419 | 12% |
| Newport News | 3,233 | 26% |
| Poquoson | 255 | 2% |
| Williamsburg | 173 | 1% |
| York County | 1,305 | 11% |
| Out-of-District (In-State) | 2,056 | 17% |
| Out-of-State | 1,258 | 10% |
Graduation Statistics
- Total Graduates: 1,237
- Total Awards Conferred: 1,621
| Awards Conferred by Degree Type | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates / Career Studies Certificates | 713 | 44% |
| Occupational / Technical Degrees | 343 | 21% |
| College Transfer Degrees | 565 | 35% |
| Graduates by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 54% |
| Black or African American | 336 | 27% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | < 1% |
| Asian | 47 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 95 | 8% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 5% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 12 | 1% |
| Graduates by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 475 | 38% |
| Female | 762 | 62% |
| Graduates by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | < 1% |
| 18 -19 | 81 | 7% |
| 20 - 21 | 251 | 20% |
| 22 - 24 | 278 | 22% |
| 25 - 29 | 217 | 18% |
| 30 - 34 | 139 | 11% |
| 35 - 39 | 89 | 7% |
| 40 - 49 | 113 | 9% |
| 50 - 64 | 64 | 5% |
| 65 and over | 3 | < 1% |