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HCC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 76%

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 HCC are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Houston Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
14%
Black
30%
Hispanic
33%
Asian
9%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
10%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at Houston Community College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Houston Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for Houston Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
22,304
Women
30,949

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 12%

HCC draws 88 percent of students from Texas, 1 percent from other states, and 11 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 Houston Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
88%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
11%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,501 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

53,253
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 47.9%
Part-time undergraduates 70.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225423.

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