A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Central Arizona College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Central Arizona 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 |
43%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at Central Arizona College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Central Arizona College 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 |
1,781
|
| Women |
2,871
|
Central Arizona College serves a very low number of students outside of Arizona, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
35% 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 | 39.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104346 IPEDS survey data for Central Arizona College.