A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College are primarily Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey 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 |
5%
|
| Black |
69%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 50% more female students than male students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
840
|
| Women |
1,261
|
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 55.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144175 IPEDS survey data for City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey College.