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Trinidad State Junior College Demographics & Diversity

Trinidad, Colorado

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Trinidad State Junior College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Trinidad State Junior 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.

Racial demographics of Trinidad State Junior College students
Race Percent of Students
White 46%
Black 4%
Hispanic 38%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaskan 2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 2%
Race Unknown 4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
High

There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at Trinidad State Junior College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Trinidad State Junior College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Trinidad State Junior College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 47%
Women 53%
Enrollment by gender for Trinidad State Junior College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 702
Women 803

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Trinidad State Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Trinidad State Junior College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 75%
Out of State 21%
Foreign 3%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$42,852 per year

57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,505
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.6%
Part time Undergrads 33.2%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128258 IPEDS survey data for Trinidad State Junior College.

Last updated February 24, 2024