Dawson Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
14%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Dawson Community College has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.4%(594)
Hispanic
4.7%(36)
African American
5.3%(40)
Asian
0.9%(7)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%(17)
Two or More Races
1.6%(12)
Unknown
6.9%(52)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment783
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Dawson Community College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.8%(343)
Women
56.2%(440)

Gender Statistics

Men343

44% of total enrollment

Women440

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Dawson Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
41.0%(162)
18-19
42.0%(166)
20-21
7.3%(29)
22-24
3.0%(12)
25+
6.6%(26)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Dawson Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 47% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
46.5%(47)
Out-of-State
39.6%(40)
International
13.9%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State47

47% of student body

Out-of-State40

40% of student body

International14

14% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age