A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Colby Community College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 111% more female students than male students enrolled at Colby Community College with a gender ratio of 27% women to 13% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Colby Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13%
|
| Women |
27%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
173
|
| Women |
365
|
Colby Community College serves a low number of students outside of Kansas, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
32% 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 | 21.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154934 IPEDS survey data for Colby Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025