A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TC are mostly Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
87%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 35% more male students than female students enrolled at Texas College with a gender ratio of 29% men to 22% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
188
|
| Women |
139
|
TC serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
76% 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 | 27.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228884 IPEDS survey data for Texas College.
Last updated February 24, 2025