A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mt Hood Community College are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 175% more male students than female students enrolled at Mt Hood Community College with a gender ratio of 32% men to 12% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mt Hood Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,003
|
| Women |
728
|
Mt Hood Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Oregon, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 41.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209250 IPEDS survey data for Mt Hood Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025