El Paso Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

94%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
4%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

El Paso Community College has a diverse student body with 94% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
5.2%(1,637)
Hispanic
84.7%(26,891)
African American
1.7%(550)
Asian
0.7%(234)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(108)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(30)
Two or More Races
0.3%(86)
Unknown
7.0%(2,224)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color94%
Total Enrollment32,138
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

El Paso Community College has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.6%(13,683)
Women
57.4%(18,455)

Gender Statistics

Men13,683

43% of total enrollment

Women18,455

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

El Paso Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
34.7%(8,480)
18-19
23.3%(5,698)
20-21
15.1%(3,690)
22-24
10.1%(2,460)
25+
16.8%(4,092)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

El Paso Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 162% in-state residents, -66% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.9%(3,596)
International
2.1%(78)

Regional Representation

In-State3,596

162% of student body

International78

4% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

94%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age