COM Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 62%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at COM are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

College of the Mainland has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of College of the Mainland students
Race Percent of Students
White
52%
Black
17%
Hispanic
27%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at College of the Mainland with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, COM has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for College of the Mainland students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
37%
Women
63%
Enrollment by gender for College of the Mainland students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,904
Women
3,223

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

COM draws 100 percent of students from Texas, 0 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for College of the Mainland students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
100%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,565 per year

54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,127
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 29.2%
Part-time undergraduates 78.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226408.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026