A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Tohono O'Odham Community College are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Tohono O'Odham Community College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
82%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 263% more female students than male students enrolled at Tohono O'Odham Community College with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tohono O'Odham Community College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
199
|
| Women |
723
|
Tohono O'Odham Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Arizona, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
48% 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 | 53.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=442781 IPEDS survey data for Tohono O'Odham Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024