A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwest Career 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
95%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 90% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwest Career College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwest Career 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 |
550
|
| Women |
1,046
|
Southwest Career College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
90% 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 | 44.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=451556 IPEDS survey data for Southwest Career College.