West Kentucky Community and Technical College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 27%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at West Kentucky Community and Technical 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.

Racial demographics of West Kentucky Community and Technical College students
Race Percent of Students
White
83%
Black
8%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
0%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Kentucky Community and Technical College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for West Kentucky Community and Technical College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for West Kentucky Community and Technical College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,281
Women
2,993

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

West Kentucky Community and Technical College draws 96 percent of students from Kentucky, 4 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Kentucky, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for West Kentucky Community and Technical College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
4%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$44,699 per year

60% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,274
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 36.6%
Part-time undergraduates 45.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157483.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026