A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GSCC are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Gadsden State Community College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 62% more female students than male students enrolled at Gadsden State Community College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GSCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,664
|
| Women |
2,688
|
GSCC serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
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 | 33.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 45.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101240 IPEDS survey data for Gadsden State Community College.