Dallas College Demographics & Diversity Overview

79%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
20%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dallas College has a diverse student body with 79% students of color and 20% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
15.9%(9,589)
Hispanic
51.3%(30,854)
African American
20.6%(12,366)
Asian
6.5%(3,905)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(160)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(12)
Two or More Races
1.7%(1,039)
Unknown
3.7%(2,234)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color79%
Total Enrollment64,156
International Students20%

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
40.8%(26,171)
Women
59.2%(37,985)

Gender Statistics

Men26,171

41% of total enrollment

Women37,985

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dallas College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
41.2%(26,455)
18-19
18.0%(11,571)
20-21
11.0%(7,029)
22-24
8.6%(5,537)
25+
21.1%(13,564)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dallas College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 253% in-state residents, -172% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.8%(5,157)
International
7.2%(403)

Regional Representation

In-State5,157

253% of student body

International403

20% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

79%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age