A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at HCC are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Multiracial population. The school has very high racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Honolulu Community College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
9%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
41%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
8%
|
| Two or more races |
29%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 13% more male students than female students enrolled at Honolulu Community College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HCC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,626
|
| Women |
1,443
|
HCC serves a very low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 40.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141680 IPEDS survey data for Honolulu Community College.