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 Durham Technical Community College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Durham Technical Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
33%
|
| Black |
42%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at Durham Technical Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Durham Technical Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,518
|
| Women |
2,601
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Durham Technical Community College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, 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%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
53% 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 | 51.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 67.4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198455 IPEDS survey data for Durham Technical Community College.