A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chattanooga State Community College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at Chattanooga State Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chattanooga State 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 |
2,373
|
| Women |
4,056
|
Chattanooga State Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 32.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 45.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219824 IPEDS survey data for Chattanooga State Community College.