A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Riverland Community College are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Riverland Community College with a gender ratio of 28% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Riverland Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
705
|
| Women |
991
|
Riverland Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
54% 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 | 39.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173063 IPEDS survey data for Riverland Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025