A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Portland Community College are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at Portland Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Portland Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,251
|
| Women |
11,149
|
Portland Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Oregon, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
39% 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 | 49.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 57.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209746 IPEDS survey data for Portland Community College.