A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Henderson Community College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at Henderson Community College with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Henderson Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
410
|
| Women |
1,096
|
Henderson Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% 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 | 41% |
| Part time Undergrads | 55.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156851 IPEDS survey data for Henderson Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024