A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Luzerne County Community College are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 93% more female students than male students enrolled at Luzerne County Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Luzerne County Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,439
|
| Women |
2,781
|
Luzerne County Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 35.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 50.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213659 IPEDS survey data for Luzerne County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024