Harper College Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
6
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Harper College has a diverse student body with 55% 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
44.6%(9,710)
Hispanic
29.8%(6,489)
African American
4.3%(930)
Asian
14.9%(3,242)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(57)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(209)
Two or More Races
3.5%(766)
Unknown
1.6%(344)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment21,901
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(9,578)
Women
56.3%(12,323)

Gender Statistics

Men9,578

44% of total enrollment

Women12,323

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Harper College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.6%(1,913)
18-19
27.7%(3,615)
20-21
16.4%(2,140)
22-24
11.8%(1,539)
25+
29.5%(3,857)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Harper 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 146% in-state residents, -47% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.4%(2,213)
International
0.6%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State2,213

146% of student body

International14

1% of student body

States Represented

6 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age