A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Parkland College are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Parkland College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Parkland College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,566
|
| Women |
3,120
|
Parkland College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 28.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 51.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147916 IPEDS survey data for Parkland College.