A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at HCC are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
14%
|
| Black |
30%
|
| Hispanic |
33%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Houston Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19,467
|
| Women |
28,692
|
HCC serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
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 | 47.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 70.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225423 IPEDS survey data for Houston Community College.