A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Alabama Southern Community College are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Alabama Southern Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
42%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at Alabama Southern Community College with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Alabama Southern Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 15.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101949 IPEDS survey data for Alabama Southern Community College.