A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NTCC are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northeast Texas Community 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 |
50%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Northeast Texas Community College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NTCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,096
|
| Women |
1,933
|
NTCC serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
68% 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 | 26.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227225 IPEDS survey data for Northeast Texas Community College.