A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeast are almost exclusively White with a small Black population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 6% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
94%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College with a gender ratio of 24% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeast has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
719
|
| Women |
745
|
Southeast serves a very low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
79% 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 | 37% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157739 IPEDS survey data for Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2025