Race & Ethnicity
Houston Community College has a diverse student body with 80% students of color and 22% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Houston Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Houston Community College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
40% of total enrollment
60% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Houston Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 21% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
21%
Traditional Age (18-21)
24%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Houston Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 22% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 157% in-state residents, -79% out-of-state students, and 22% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
157% of student body
22% of student body
States Represented
38 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
80%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
60%
Female Students
Global Reach
22%
International
Age Diversity
24%
Non-Traditional Age