A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at KBOCC are primarily American Indian/Alaskan with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
67%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 258% more female students than male students enrolled at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, KBOCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33
|
| Women |
118
|
KBOCC serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, 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%
|
70% 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 | 62.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 46.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=461315 IPEDS survey data for Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.