A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at South Plains College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
South Plains College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
46%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 46% more female students than male students enrolled at South Plains College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Plains College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,481
|
| Women |
5,099
|
South Plains College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 24.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 40.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228158 IPEDS survey data for South Plains College.