A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at HCC are predominantly Multiracial with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Hawaii Community College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
14%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
10%
|
| Two or more races |
40%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at Hawaii Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HCC 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 |
845
|
| Women |
1,282
|
HCC serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 36.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 47.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=383190 IPEDS survey data for Hawaii Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024