A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PPCC are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at Pikes Peak Community College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PPCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,858
|
| Women |
7,041
|
PPCC serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 42.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127820 IPEDS survey data for Pikes Peak Community College.