A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lee College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Lee 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 |
40%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
41%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 0.6% more male students than female students enrolled at Lee College with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lee College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,916
|
| Women |
3,891
|
Lee College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 31.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 78% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226204 IPEDS survey data for Lee College.