A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Panola College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at Panola College with a gender ratio of 24% women to 18% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Panola College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
418
|
| Women |
560
|
Panola College 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 |
4%
|
| 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 | 30.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227386 IPEDS survey data for Panola College.
Last updated February 24, 2025