A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DSCC are mostly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
71%
|
Black |
23%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 122% more female students than male students enrolled at Dyersburg State Community College with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DSCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
31%
|
Women |
69%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
834
|
Women |
1,849
|
DSCC serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
96%
|
Out of State |
3%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 24% |
Part time Undergrads | 36.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220057 IPEDS survey data for Dyersburg State Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024