A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Century Community and Technical College are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at Century Community and Technical College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Century Community and Technical College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,194
|
| Women |
4,452
|
Century Community and Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% 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 | 39.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 57.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175315 IPEDS survey data for Century Community and Technical College.