Kirkwood Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
3%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kirkwood Community College has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.0%(11,752)
Hispanic
6.4%(1,081)
African American
10.5%(1,767)
Asian
2.2%(367)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(63)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(28)
Two or More Races
3.4%(575)
Unknown
6.9%(1,158)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment17,065
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(7,455)
Women
56.3%(9,610)

Gender Statistics

Men7,455

44% of total enrollment

Women9,610

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kirkwood Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
35.7%(4,522)
18-19
26.9%(3,404)
20-21
13.6%(1,717)
22-24
7.4%(943)
25+
16.4%(2,074)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kirkwood Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 137% in-state residents, -39% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.1%(2,169)
International
1.9%(41)

Regional Representation

In-State2,169

137% of student body

International41

3% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age