by our College Data Analytics TeamHouston Community College total enrollment is approximately 48,329 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Houston Community College undergraduate population is made up of 59% women, and 41% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Houston Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,496 |
| Black or African American | 3,316 |
| International | 2,791 |
| White | 1,542 |
| Asian | 1,482 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 301 |
| Unknown | 188 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,501 |
| Black or African American | 12,928 |
| White | 6,291 |
| Asian | 5,258 |
| International | 4,314 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 1,063 |
| Unknown | 860 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 |
There are approximately 29,823 female students and 18,506 male students at Houston Community College.
Students from 143 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Vietnam, China, and Nigeria.
Learn more about international students at Houston Community College.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Houston Community College, 24.84% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 25-29 | 10,541 |
| 22-24 | 10,349 |
| 20-21 | 9,990 |
| 35 and over | 8,339 |
| 30-34 | 5,907 |
| 18-19 | 4,199 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
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.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
Read College Factual's Diversity Ranking Methodology.