A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Henry Ford Community College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
17%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Henry Ford Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Henry Ford Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,829
|
| Women |
6,375
|
Henry Ford Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
72% 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 | 33.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170240 IPEDS survey data for Henry Ford Community College.