A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Tarrant County College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Tarrant County 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 |
40%
|
Black |
19%
|
Hispanic |
31%
|
Asian |
6%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at Tarrant County College District with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tarrant County College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
42%
|
Women |
58%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
16,816
|
Women |
23,315
|
Tarrant County College 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%
|
42% 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 | 34% |
Part time Undergrads | 66.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228547 IPEDS survey data for Tarrant County College District.
Last updated February 24, 2024