by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Trident Technical College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Trident Technical College. We analyzed 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 crunched the numbers to discover how diverse the standard college campus really is, including race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Trident Technical College total enrollment is approximately 5,615 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Trident Technical College undergraduate population is made up of 60.0% women, and 40.0% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Trident Technical College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,944 | 52.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,423 | 25.4% |
| Hispanic | 586 | 10.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 381 | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 132 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 120 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,944 | 52.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,423 | 25.4% |
| Hispanic | 586 | 10.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 381 | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 132 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 120 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
Trident Technical College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 3,368 female students and 2,247 male students at Trident Technical College.
Trident Technical College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 98.7% of Trident Technical College students come from within the state, and 1.3% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 11 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2,160 | 98.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 0.2% |
| North Carolina | 5 | 0.2% |
| Florida | 3 | 0.1% |
| Georgia | 3 | 0.1% |
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Trident Technical College, 34.0% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,832 | 20.9% |
| Under 18 | 2,457 | 18.1% |
| 35 and over | 2,217 | 16.4% |
| 20-21 | 1,775 | 13.1% |
| 22-24 | 1,635 | 12.1% |
| 25-29 | 1,559 | 11.5% |
| 30-34 | 1,077 | 7.9% |
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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