In Academic Year 2020-2021Thomas Nelson served 9,652 students (unduplicated headcount) in credit instruction, making it the sixth 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 9,652 credit students, 61.1% are female, 31.1% are 25 years old or older, and 48.6% are minority in terms of race/ethnicity. Traditionally underserved populations, as defined by student race/ethnicity, first-generation status, and income level, comprise 57.8% 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 2020-2021 24.6% 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: 9,652
- Full time equivalency: 4,110
| Enrollment by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,634 | 48% |
| Black or African American | 2,675 | 28% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | < 1% |
| Asian | 531 | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 730 | 8% |
| Two or More Races | 683 | 7% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 325 | 3% |
| Enrollment by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,669 | 38% |
| Female | 5,900 | 61% |
| Unknown | 83 | 1% |
| Enrollment by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,845 | 19% |
| 18 - 19 | 2,030 | 21% |
| 20 - 21 | 1,651 | 17% |
| 22 - 24 | 1,123 | 12% |
| 25 - 29 | 1,127 | 12% |
| 30 - 34 | 703 | 7% |
| 35 - 39 | 416 | 4% |
| 40 - 49 | 496 | 5% |
| 50 - 64 | 235 | 2% |
| 65 and over | 26 | < 1% |
| Enrollment by Program | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| College Transfer | 3,863 | 40% |
| Occupational / Technical | 2,502 | 26% |
| Non-Curricular | 3,287 | 34% |
| Enrollment by Residency | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1,972 | 20% |
| James City County | 991 | 10% |
| Newport News | 2,443 | 25% |
| Poquoson | 294 | 3% |
| Williamsburg | 558 | 6% |
| York County | 1,168 | 12% |
| Outside Service Area | 2,226 | 23% |
Graduation Statistics
- Total Graduates: 948
- Total Awards Conferred: 1,101
| Awards Conferred by Degree Type | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificates / Career Studies Certificates | 300 | 27% |
| Occupational / Technical Degrees | 255 | 23% |
| College Transfer Degrees | 546 | 50% |
| Graduates by Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 52% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 25% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | < 1% |
| Asian | 36 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | < 1% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 96 | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 7% |
| Race and Ethnicity Unknown | 12 | 1% |
| Graduates by Gender | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 345 | 36% |
| Female | 603 | 64% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0% |
| Graduates by Age | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 2% |
| 18 -19 | 92 | 10% |
| 20 - 21 | 264 | 28% |
| 22 - 24 | 182 | 19% |
| 25 - 29 | 138 | 15% |
| 30 - 34 | 93 | 10% |
| 35 - 39 | 54 | 6% |
| 40 - 49 | 65 | 7% |
| 50 - 64 | 36 | 4% |
| 65 and over | 2 | < 1% |