Metropolitan Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Metropolitan Community College has a diverse student body with 42% 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
57.5%(9,835)
Hispanic
14.0%(2,402)
African American
15.7%(2,681)
Asian
2.9%(491)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(35)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(37)
Two or More Races
6.7%(1,146)
Unknown
2.8%(477)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment17,273
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Metropolitan Community College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.6%(7,005)
Women
59.4%(10,268)

Gender Statistics

Men7,005

41% of total enrollment

Women10,268

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Metropolitan Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.3%(1,992)
18-19
32.3%(4,201)
20-21
16.8%(2,182)
22-24
10.4%(1,356)
25+
25.1%(3,263)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Metropolitan Community 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 142% in-state residents, -43% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.6%(2,851)
International
0.4%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State2,851

142% of student body

International12

1% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age