A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Red Rocks Community College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Red Rocks Community College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Red Rocks Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,045
|
| Women |
3,425
|
Red Rocks Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
30% 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 | 47.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127909 IPEDS survey data for Red Rocks Community College.