A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Kishwaukee College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at Kishwaukee College with a gender ratio of 21% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Kishwaukee College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
414
|
| Women |
599
|
Kishwaukee College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 24.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146418 IPEDS survey data for Kishwaukee College.
Last updated February 24, 2025