A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwest Texas Junior College are mostly Hispanic with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Southwest Texas Junior 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 |
9%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
86%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwest Texas Junior College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwest Texas Junior 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 |
2,600
|
| Women |
3,678
|
Southwest Texas Junior College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% 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 | 20.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 55.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228316 IPEDS survey data for Southwest Texas Junior College.