A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dallas 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.
Dallas 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%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Dallas College with a gender ratio of 22% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dallas College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
16%
|
Women |
22%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
10,335
|
Women |
14,442
|
Dallas 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%
|
56% 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 | 42.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 76.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224615 IPEDS survey data for Dallas College.
Last updated February 24, 2025