A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cowley College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Cowley County Community College with a gender ratio of 16% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cowley College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
263
|
| Women |
347
|
Cowley College serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 31% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154952 IPEDS survey data for Cowley County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025