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 10% more female students than male students enrolled at Tarrant County College District with a gender ratio of 2% women to 1% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tarrant County College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1%
|
| Women |
2%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
599
|
| Women |
659
|
Tarrant County College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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, 2025