A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FSCC are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
79%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at Fort Scott Community College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FSCC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
686
|
| Women |
813
|
FSCC serves a low number of students outside of Kansas, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
59% 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 | 15.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155098 IPEDS survey data for Fort Scott Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024