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Seminole State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 66%

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 Seminole State are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Seminole State College of Florida students
Race Percent of Students
White
49%
Black
17%
Hispanic
25%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
2%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Seminole State College of Florida with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seminole State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Seminole State College of Florida students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for Seminole State College of Florida students
Gender Number of Students
Men
6,463
Women
8,927

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 1%

Seminole State draws 98 percent of students from Florida, 1 percent from other states, and 0 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 Seminole State College of Florida students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$61,419 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

15,390
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 37.1%
Part-time undergraduates 62.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137209.

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