A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Salt Lake Community College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Salt Lake Community College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Salt Lake Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11,979
|
| Women |
14,321
|
Salt Lake Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Utah, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 36.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 67.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230746 IPEDS survey data for Salt Lake Community College.