In Academic Year 2018-2019 Thomas Nelson served 11,588 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 11,588 credit students, 59.4% are female, 35.4% are 25 years old or older, and 50.2% are minority in terms of race/ethnicity. Traditionally underserved populations, as defined by student race/ethnicity, first-generation status, and income level, comprise 63.0% 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 2018-2019, 24.1% 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: 11,588
- Full time equivalency: 4,962
| Enrollment by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,586 | 48% |
| Black or African American | 3,424 | 30% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | < 1% |
| Asian | 519 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 50 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1,042 | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 743 | 6% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 183 | 2% |
| Enrollment by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4,702 | 41% |
| Female | 6,886 | 59% |
| Enrollment by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,590 | 14% |
| 18 - 19 | 2,496 | 22% |
| 20 - 21 | 1,905 | 16% |
| 22 - 24 | 1,493 | 13% |
| 25 - 29 | 1,542 | 13% |
| 30 - 34 | 881 | 8% |
| 35 - 39 | 609 | 5% |
| 40 - 49 | 627 | 5% |
| 50 - 64 | 400 | 3% |
| 65 and over | 45 | < 1% |
| Enrollment by Program | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| College Transfer | 5,192 | 45% |
| Occupational / Technical | 3,178 | 27% |
| Non-Curricular | 3,218 | 28% |
| Enrollment by Residency | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 2,459 | 21% |
| James City County | 1,467 | 13% |
| Newport News | 3,265 | 28% |
| Poquoson | 297 | 3% |
| Williamsburg | 224 | 2% |
| York County | 1,342 | 12% |
| Outside Service Area | 2,534 | 22% |
Graduation Statistics
- Total Graduates: 1,190
- Total Awards Conferred: 1,545
| Awards Conferred by Degree Type | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates / Career Studies Certificates | 642 | 42% |
| Occupational / Technical Degrees | 322 | 21% |
| College Transfer Degrees | 581 | 38% |
| Graduates by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 638 | 54% |
| Black or African American | 313 | 26% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | < 1% |
| Asian | 51 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 102 | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 6% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 7 | 1% |
| Graduates by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 481 | 40% |
| Female | 709 | 60% |
| Graduates by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | < 1% |
| 18 -19 | 67 | 6% |
| 20 - 21 | 280 | 24% |
| 22 - 24 | 213 | 18% |
| 25 - 29 | 227 | 19% |
| 30 - 34 | 126 | 11% |
| 35 - 39 | 97 | 8% |
| 40 - 49 | 106 | 9% |
| 50 - 64 | 65 | 5% |
| 65 and over | 5 | < 1% |