Parkland College Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
4%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Parkland College has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.0%(4,755)
Hispanic
11.5%(991)
African American
16.5%(1,423)
Asian
8.2%(706)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
5.5%(474)
Unknown
3.2%(275)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment8,984
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Parkland College has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.1%(4,141)
Women
53.9%(4,843)

Gender Statistics

Men4,141

46% of total enrollment

Women4,843

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Parkland College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.0%(1,085)
18-19
28.7%(1,728)
20-21
19.8%(1,191)
22-24
10.3%(622)
25+
23.1%(1,392)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Parkland College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 132% in-state residents, -36% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.2%(843)
International
2.8%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State843

132% of student body

International24

4% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age

Parkland College - Demographics & Diversity