A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lincoln Trail College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 12% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
88%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lincoln Trail College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
283
|
| Women |
353
|
Lincoln Trail College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% 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 | 36.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=403478 IPEDS survey data for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Lincoln Trail College.