A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dodge City Community College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Dodge City Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
39%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
45%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Dodge City Community College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dodge City Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
821
|
| Women |
849
|
Dodge City Community College serves a low number of students outside of Kansas, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
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 | 25.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154998 IPEDS survey data for Dodge City Community College.