A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City College-Fort Lauderdale are primarily Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
City College Fort Lauderdale 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 |
14%
|
| Black |
62%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
All students enrolled at City College Fort Lauderdale are female with a gender ratio of 100% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City College-Fort Lauderdale has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
100%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
1
|
City College-Fort Lauderdale serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
80% 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 | 78.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=244233 IPEDS survey data for City College Fort Lauderdale.