A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PSC are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
20%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at Polk State College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PSC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,811
|
| Women |
5,369
|
PSC serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 35.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136516 IPEDS survey data for Polk State College.