Houston Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

81%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
20%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Houston Community College has a diverse student body with 81% 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
12.4%(5,473)
Hispanic
41.6%(18,424)
African American
28.4%(12,582)
Asian
11.3%(4,996)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(71)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(27)
Two or More Races
2.4%(1,065)
Unknown
3.7%(1,649)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color81%
Total Enrollment48,159
International Students20%

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

Men
40.4%(19,467)
Women
59.6%(28,692)

Gender Statistics

Men19,467

40% of total enrollment

Women28,692

60% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Houston Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Houston Community 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 164% in-state residents, -84% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.2%(6,860)
International
10.8%(827)

Regional Representation

In-State6,860

164% of student body

International827

20% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

81%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age