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.
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%
|
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.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
47%
|
Women |
53%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
702
|
Women |
803
|
Trinidad State Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
75%
|
Out of State |
21%
|
Foreign |
3%
|
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 | 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