A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeastern Community College are mostly White with a small 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 |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeastern Community College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeastern Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,030
|
| Women |
1,446
|
Southeastern Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Iowa, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
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 | 21.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154378 IPEDS survey data for Southeastern Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024