A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Iowa Central Community College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 8% more female students than male students enrolled at Iowa Central Community College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Iowa Central Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,431
|
| Women |
2,627
|
Iowa Central Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Iowa, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
52% 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 | 16.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153524 IPEDS survey data for Iowa Central Community College.