Dallas College Demographics & Diversity Overview

81%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
12%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dallas College has a diverse student body with 81% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
17.4%(16,969)
Hispanic
46.6%(45,539)
African American
20.5%(20,052)
Asian
9.2%(9,011)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(287)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(29)
Two or More Races
1.6%(1,606)
Unknown
4.4%(4,280)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color81%
Total Enrollment99,774
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Dallas College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.9%(40,818)
Women
59.1%(58,956)

Gender Statistics

Men40,818

41% of total enrollment

Women58,956

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dallas College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 22% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
33.6%(22,358)
18-19
19.7%(13,104)
20-21
13.8%(9,166)
22-24
10.7%(7,143)
25+
22.3%(14,821)

Age Diversity Insights

22%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dallas College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 250% in-state residents, -162% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.3%(8,100)
International
4.7%(403)

Regional Representation

In-State8,100

250% of student body

International403

12% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

81%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age