PSC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 62%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at PSC are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Polk State College students
Race Percent of Students
White
53%
Black
17%
Hispanic
20%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 80% more female students than male students enrolled at Polk State College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PSC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Polk State College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Polk State College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,687
Women
6,631

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

PSC draws 85 percent of students from Florida, 0 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Polk State College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
85%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
6%
Unknown Location
9%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$50,786 per year

56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,318
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 35.4%
Part-time undergraduates 65.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136516.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026