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 2% more female students than male students enrolled at Fort Scott Community College with a gender ratio of 24% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FSCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
347
|
| Women |
354
|
FSCC 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 |
42%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
61% 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, 2025