A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SouthArk are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
39%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 114% more female students than male students enrolled at South Arkansas Community College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SouthArk has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
370
|
| Women |
792
|
SouthArk serves a low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 39.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107974 IPEDS survey data for South Arkansas Community College.