A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Community College of Philadelphia are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Community College of Philadelphia is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
20%
|
Black |
44%
|
Hispanic |
12%
|
Asian |
5%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
12%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 104% more female students than male students enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Community College of Philadelphia has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
33%
|
Women |
67%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,832
|
Women |
7,804
|
Community College of Philadelphia serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
91%
|
Out of State |
1%
|
Foreign |
8%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
68% 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 | 44.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 71.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215239 IPEDS survey data for Community College of Philadelphia.
Last updated February 24, 2024