by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is BHC? College Factual’s diversity report shows the data about diversity at BHC. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual analyzed the data to discover how diverse the typical college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
BHC total enrollment is approximately 1,660 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time BHC undergraduate population is made up of 56.0% women, and 44.0% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
BHC Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 966 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 62 | 3.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 56 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.9% |
| International | 34 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 966 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 62 | 3.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 56 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.9% |
| International | 34 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
Black Hawk College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 91.4% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 929 female students and 731 male students at BHC.
Black Hawk College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 89.8% of BHC students come from within the state, and 10.2% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 9 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 631 | 92.0% |
| Iowa | 43 | 6.3% |
| Indiana | 4 | 0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 0.3% |
| Missouri | 2 | 0.3% |
BHC enrolls roughly 2.0% international (nonresident) students, adding to the global diversity of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At BHC, 41.5% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,156 | 28.9% |
| Under 18 | 1,068 | 26.7% |
| 20-21 | 504 | 12.6% |
| 35 and over | 406 | 10.2% |
| 22-24 | 316 | 7.9% |
| 25-29 | 314 | 7.9% |
| 30-34 | 232 | 5.8% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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