Highland Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
8%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Highland Community College has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.7%(2,041)
Hispanic
9.1%(241)
African American
8.4%(224)
Asian
0.9%(23)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
2.3%(61)
Unknown
1.8%(49)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment2,684
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.4%(1,165)
Women
56.6%(1,519)

Gender Statistics

Men1,165

43% of total enrollment

Women1,519

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

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

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.9%(355)
18-19
30.8%(422)
20-21
10.8%(148)
22-24
7.2%(99)
25+
25.2%(345)

Age Diversity Insights

21%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Highland Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 124% in-state residents, -33% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.7%(266)
International
6.3%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State266

124% of student body

International18

8% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age