A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Miles Community College are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Miles Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Miles Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
196
|
| Women |
387
|
Miles Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
43% 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 | 37% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180373 IPEDS survey data for Miles Community College.