A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Western Texas College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Western Texas 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 |
44%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
33%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 3% more male students than female students enrolled at Western Texas College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western Texas College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
705
|
| Women |
687
|
Western Texas College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
14%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% 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 | 15.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229832 IPEDS survey data for Western Texas College.