A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TCL are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
35%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 140% more female students than male students enrolled at Technical College of the Lowcountry with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TCL has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
646
|
| Women |
1,550
|
TCL serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% 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 | 44.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217712 IPEDS survey data for Technical College of the Lowcountry.