Southwest Tennessee Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

78%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
0%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Southwest Tennessee Community College has a diverse student body with 78% 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
21.6%(2,008)
Hispanic
8.7%(810)
African American
62.9%(5,837)
Asian
2.0%(182)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
1.7%(162)
Two or More Races
2.3%(218)
Unknown
0.6%(55)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color78%
Total Enrollment9,346
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Southwest Tennessee Community College has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.7%(3,338)
Women
64.3%(6,008)

Gender Statistics

Men3,338

36% of total enrollment

Women6,008

64% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Southwest Tennessee Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
24.3%(1,693)
18-19
24.4%(1,704)
20-21
12.3%(857)
22-24
9.6%(669)
25+
29.5%(2,057)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Southwest Tennessee Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 116% in-state residents, -16% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(1,247)

Regional Representation

In-State1,247

116% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

78%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age