A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Metropolitan Community College Area are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
60%
|
Black |
14%
|
Hispanic |
12%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Metropolitan Community College Area with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Metropolitan Community College Area has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
49%
|
Women |
51%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
7,129
|
Women |
7,412
|
Metropolitan Community College Area serves a very low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
96%
|
Out of State |
3%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
32% 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 | 64.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181303 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan Community College Area.
Last updated February 24, 2024