Pellissippi State Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
1%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pellissippi State Community College has a diverse student body with 21% 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
78.6%(8,960)
Hispanic
7.1%(811)
African American
5.9%(676)
Asian
3.0%(339)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
3.6%(409)
Unknown
1.4%(164)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment11,470
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pellissippi State Community College has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.3%(5,311)
Women
53.7%(6,159)

Gender Statistics

Men5,311

46% of total enrollment

Women6,159

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pellissippi State Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 38% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
22.0%(1,912)
18-19
35.1%(3,059)
20-21
15.4%(1,343)
22-24
8.4%(735)
25+
19.1%(1,661)

Age Diversity Insights

38%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pellissippi State 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 106% in-state residents, -7% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.2%(2,037)
International
0.8%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State2,037

106% of student body

International16

1% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age