A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at RACC are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Reading Area Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
35%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 86% more female students than male students enrolled at Reading Area Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, RACC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,586
|
| Women |
2,947
|
RACC serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, 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%
|
59% 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 | 36.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 74.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215585 IPEDS survey data for Reading Area Community College.