A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman 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 |
20%
|
| Black |
30%
|
| Hispanic |
30%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College with a gender ratio of 36% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,681
|
| Women |
2,256
|
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
71% 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 | 66.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144184 IPEDS survey data for City Colleges of Chicago Harry S Truman College.
Last updated February 24, 2025