A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pueblo Community College are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Pueblo 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 |
59%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 48% more female students than male students enrolled at Pueblo Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pueblo Community College 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 |
2,613
|
| Women |
3,868
|
Pueblo Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
72% 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 | 47.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127884 IPEDS survey data for Pueblo Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024