A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Central Texas College are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
30%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Central Texas College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Central Texas College 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 |
3,577
|
| Women |
4,749
|
Central Texas College serves a low number of students outside of Texas, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
61% 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 | 57.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 76.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=223816 IPEDS survey data for Central Texas College.
Last updated February 24, 2024