A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hopkinsville Community College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
23%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 94% more female students than male students enrolled at Hopkinsville Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hopkinsville Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
690
|
| Women |
1,338
|
Hopkinsville Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% 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 | 49.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156860 IPEDS survey data for Hopkinsville Community College.