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-Malcolm X College are mainly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
5%
|
| Black |
55%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 226% more female students than male students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,718
|
| Women |
5,596
|
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
78% 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 | 48.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 46.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144166 IPEDS survey data for City Colleges of Chicago Malcolm X College.
Last updated February 24, 2024