A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at South Mountain Community College are mainly Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
South Mountain Community 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 |
13%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
52%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at South Mountain Community College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Mountain Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,539
|
| Women |
2,167
|
South Mountain Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Arizona, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% 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 | 35.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 63.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105792 IPEDS survey data for South Mountain Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024