A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Austin Community College District are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Austin Community College District has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
43%
|
Black |
8%
|
Hispanic |
33%
|
Asian |
5%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
4%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at Austin Community College District with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Austin Community College District has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
43%
|
Women |
57%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
14,777
|
Women |
19,750
|
Austin Community College District serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
97%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% 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 | 36.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 73.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=222992 IPEDS survey data for Austin Community College District.
Last updated February 24, 2024