Black Hawk College Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Black Hawk College has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
59.3%(3,420)
Hispanic
16.6%(955)
African American
13.5%(779)
Asian
4.0%(232)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.4%(194)
Unknown
3.0%(175)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment5,795
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Black Hawk College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Black Hawk College has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.9%(2,253)
Women
61.1%(3,542)

Gender Statistics

Men2,253

39% of total enrollment

Women3,542

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Black Hawk College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
26.6%(1,022)
18-19
28.9%(1,111)
20-21
12.5%(481)
22-24
7.8%(301)
25+
24.3%(934)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Black Hawk College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 119% in-state residents, -20% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.8%(594)
International
1.2%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State594

119% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age