Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Independence Community College are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Independence Community College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Independence Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
432
|
| Women |
469
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Independence Community College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
70% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155201 IPEDS survey data for Independence Community College.