A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gogebic Community College are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very low racial diversity. 11% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
89%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 64% more female students than male students enrolled at Gogebic Community College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gogebic Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
317
|
| Women |
520
|
Gogebic Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 20.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169992 IPEDS survey data for Gogebic Community College.