A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at South Texas College are almost exclusively Hispanic with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
South Texas 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 |
3%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
95%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at South Texas College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Texas College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12,006
|
| Women |
15,888
|
South Texas College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
71% 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 | 17.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 55.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=409315 IPEDS survey data for South Texas College.