A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lewis and Clark Community College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 11% more female students than male students enrolled at Lewis and Clark Community College with a gender ratio of 24% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lewis and Clark Community College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
923
|
| Women |
1,021
|
Lewis and Clark Community 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 |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 24.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146603 IPEDS survey data for Lewis and Clark Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025