A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at AWC are mostly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Arizona Western College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
16%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
72%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
3%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Arizona Western College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, AWC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
40%
|
Women |
60%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,257
|
Women |
4,793
|
AWC serves a very low number of students outside of Arizona, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
97%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
71% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 29.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 62.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104160 IPEDS survey data for Arizona Western College.
Last updated February 24, 2024