Pierce College District Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce College District has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.9%(4,471)
Hispanic
18.8%(1,871)
African American
10.2%(1,020)
Asian
8.3%(823)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(46)
Pacific Islander
1.6%(158)
Two or More Races
12.6%(1,251)
Unknown
3.2%(315)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment10,153
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pierce College District has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.9%(3,853)
Women
62.1%(6,300)

Gender Statistics

Men3,853

38% of total enrollment

Women6,300

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pierce College District serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
26.2%(1,949)
18-19
21.2%(1,578)
20-21
12.1%(902)
22-24
9.9%(736)
25+
30.5%(2,262)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pierce College District attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 132% in-state residents, -32% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(1,037)

Regional Representation

In-State1,037

132% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age