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 El Centro College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
El Centro 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 |
20%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
42%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 94% more female students than male students enrolled at El Centro College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, El Centro College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,989
|
| Women |
7,740
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
El Centro College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, 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
56% 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 | 42.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 76.8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224615 IPEDS survey data for El Centro College.