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 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%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Panola College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Panola 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 |
833
|
| Women |
1,636
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Panola College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
51% 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 | 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.