• In 2011, the 27 community colleges in Alabama enrolled 93,670 students, which is 34 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 56,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Alabama and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 64 percent of community college attendees in the state, black/African American students are the next largest group at 28 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Fifty-nine percent of Alabama community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 55 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 49 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 23 and 14 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, only six out of 27 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Alabama community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Alabama earned 25 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the two community colleges in Alaska enrolled 974 students, which is 3 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 600 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Alaska and nationally.
• White students make up 51 percent of community college attendees. American Indian and Alaskan Native students are the next largest group at 21 percent, and Hispanic/Latino and Asian American students each make up 4 percent of the population.
• Twenty-eight percent of Alaska community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Twenty-nine percent of women community college students are 18–24 compared with 26 percent of male students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 85 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 59 percent and 49 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, neither of the two community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but in 2011 Alaska community colleges awarded very few, if any, associate degrees or certificates in science, technology, engineering, and math or related fields. Alaska community college women, like women nationwide, earned the majority of degrees awarded in education and the health professions.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 20 community colleges in Arizona enrolled 227,246 students, which is 34 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 128,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Arizona and nationally.
• White students make up 51 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 26 percent, and black/African American students make up 7 percent of the population.
• Forty-six percent of Arizona community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Half (50 percent) of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 43 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 72 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 14 and 36 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, seven out of 20 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Arizona community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Arizona earned 28 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 14 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 22 community colleges in Arkansas enrolled 62,341 students, which is 38 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 40,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 63 percent of the community college population in Arkansas and 57 percent nationally.
• White students are the majority of community college attendees and make up 67 percent of the population. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 24 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students are 4 percent of the community college population.
• Forty-four percent of Arkansas community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 42 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 52 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 24 and 10 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, six out of 22 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Arkansas community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Arkansas community college women earned 33 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 14 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technology and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 118 community colleges in California enrolled 1,529,760 students, which is 63 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 800,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 54 percent of the community college population in California and 57 percent nationally.
• Hispanic/Latino students make up 36 percent of community college attendees in the state, white students are the next largest group at 32 percent, and Asian American students make up 13 percent of the population.
• Fifty-seven percent of California community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-nine percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 55 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 70 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 11 and 14 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 99 out of 118 schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but California community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in California earned just 22 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 18 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 14 community colleges in Colorado enrolled 99,857 students, which is 32 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 56,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population both in Colorado and nationally.
• White students make up 57 percent of the community college population, Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 17 percent, and black/African American students make up 7 percent of the population.
• Forty-four percent of Colorado community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 41 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 69 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 24 and 34 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, five out of 14 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Colorado community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, they earned just 25 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 21 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 14 community colleges in Connecticut enrolled 57,745 students, which is 34 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 34,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 59 percent of the community college population in Connecticut and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 53 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 18 percent, and black/African American students make up 15 percent of the population.
• Fifty-six percent of Connecticut community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 51 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 69 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 18 percent at both public and private four-year schools.
• In 2011, 11 out of 14 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Connecticut community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Connecticut earned 14 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 13 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the three community colleges in Delaware enrolled 15,086 students, which is 32 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 9,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 62 percent of the community college population in Delaware and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 60 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 23 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 7 percent of the population.
• Fifty-seven percent of Delaware community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 53 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 62 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 8 and 47 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, all three community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Delaware community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Delaware earned 14 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 16 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 43 community colleges in Florida enrolled 111,833 students, which is 11 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 60,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 55 percent of the community college population in Florida and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 55 percent of community college attendees, black/African American students are the next largest group at 19 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 16 percent of the population.
• Half (51 percent) of Florida community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Among women, 55 percent of students at community colleges and 48 percent of students at public four-year schools were part time, compared with 25 percent of women students at private four-year schools.
• In 2011, 16 out of 43 schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Florida community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Florida community college women earned 23 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 19 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 41 community colleges in Georgia enrolled 163,093 students, which is almost a third (32 percent) of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 100,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 63 percent of the community college population in Georgia and 57 percent nationally.
• The state’s community college population is quite diverse. White students make up 46 percent of attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 42 percent. And Hispanic/Latino students make up 4 percent of the population.
• Half of Georgia’s community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Almost half (46 percent) of women community college students are 18–24, compared with 55 percent of male students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with students at four-year schools. Among women, 59 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 23 percent and 13 percent of women students at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, only 10 out of 41 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Georgia community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Georgia community college women earned just 27 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 14 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the only community college in Guam enrolled 2,553 students, which is 43 percent of the territory’s undergraduate population.
• About 1,400 women attend the territory’s community college. Women make up 55 percent of the community college population in Guam and 57 percent in the United States nationally.
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander students make up 58 percent of community college attendees. Asian American students are the next largest group at 36 percent, and white students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Sixty-seven percent of Guam community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-nine percent of women community college students are 18–24 compared with 64 percent of male students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 62 percent of students at the community college were part time, compared with 25 percent and 33 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, the only community college did not offer on-campus child care for students. In the United States nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Guam community college women, like women in the United States nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Guam earned 30 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the six community colleges in Hawaii enrolled 29,573 students, which is 42 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 16,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Hawaii and nationally.
• Asian American students make up 35 percent of community college attendees, white students are the next largest group at 13 percent, and Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students each make up 10 percent of the population.
• Fifty-nine percent of Hawaii community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 57 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 66 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 33 and 27 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, five out of six schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Hawaii community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Hawaii earned 20 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 13 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the four community colleges in Idaho enrolled 24,743 students, which is 27 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 15,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Idaho and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 75 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 10 percent, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Forty-four percent of Idaho community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-nine percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 41 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 60 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 27 and 23 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, two out of four schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Idaho community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Idaho earned 16 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 20 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 48 community colleges in Illinois enrolled 373,373 students, which is half (51 percent) of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 212,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Illinois and nationally.
• White students make up 56 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 18 percent, and black/African American students make up 16 percent of the population.
• More than half (52 percent) of Illinois community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-six percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 48 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 64 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 14 percent at both public and private four-year schools.
• In 2011, 38 out of 48 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Illinois community college women, like women nationwide, tend to earn a majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Illinois women earned 22 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 14 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 15 community colleges in Indiana enrolled 106,426 students, which is 26 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 64,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Indiana and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 73 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 14 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 4 percent of the population.
• Forty-four percent of Indiana community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-eight percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 42 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 60 percent of students at community colleges are part time, compared with 25 percent and 17 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, two out of 15 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Indiana community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Indiana earned 27 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 13 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 16 community colleges in Iowa enrolled 105,902 students, which is almost a third (32 percent) of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 58,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 56 percent of the community college population in Iowa and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 72 percent of community college attendees, black/African American students are the next largest group at 6 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 4 percent of the population.
• Forty-seven percent of Iowa community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Half (51 percent) of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 45 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 56 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 8 and 18 percent of women students at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, nine out of 16 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Iowa community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Iowa community college women earned just 20 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 6 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 25 community colleges in Kansas enrolled 85,582 students, which is 45 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Nearly 50,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Kansas and nationally.
• White students make up 69 percent of community college attendees in the state, black/African American students are the next largest group at 9 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 8 percent of the population.
• Fifty-one percent of Kansas community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 47 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 61 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 23 and 33 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 10 out of 25 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Kansas community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, women earned just 22 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 16 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 16 community colleges in Kentucky enrolled 107,890 students, which is 41 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Just under 60,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 55 percent of the community college population in Kentucky and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 83 percent of community college students in Kentucky, black/African American students are the next largest group at 9 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Forty-two percent of Kentucky community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-three percent of women community college students are 18–24 compared with 40 percent of male students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 57 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 22 and 19 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, five out of 16 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Kentucky community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, these community college women earned just 18 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 22 community colleges in Louisiana enrolled 80,594 students, which is 34 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Nearly 50,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 59 percent of the community college population in Louisiana and 57 percent nationally.
• The state’s community college population is quite diverse. White students make up 42 percent of attendees, black/African American students are the next largest group at 36 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 4 percent of the population.
• Fifty-three percent of Louisiana community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with half (51 percent) of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 53 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 23 percent at both public and private four-year schools.
• In 2011, four out of 22 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Louisiana community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Louisiana community college women earned 31 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the seven community colleges in Maine enrolled 18,161 students, which is 29 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 10,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 54 percent of the community college population in Maine and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 77 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 2 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 1 percent of the population.
• Fifty-two percent of Maine community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-five percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 58 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 38 percent and 18 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of seven institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Maine community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Maine earned 15 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 10 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 16 community colleges in Maryland enrolled 148,600 students, which is 47 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 89,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Maryland and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 48 percent of community college attendees, black/African American students are the next largest group at 31 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 7 percent of the population.
• Fifty-five percent of Maryland community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 50 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 68 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 27 and 14 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 14 out of 16 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Maryland community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Maryland earned 26 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 32 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 16 community colleges in Massachusetts enrolled 105,118 students, which is more than a quarter (28 percent) of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 62,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Massachusetts and 57 percent nationally.
• The state’s community college population is quite diverse. White students make up 57 percent of attendees, Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 15 percent, and black/African American students make up 12 percent of the population.
• More than half (56 percent) of Massachusetts community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. But the age distribution varies significantly by gender. Half (51 percent) of women community college students are 18–24, compared with 63 percent of male students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 62 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 20 percent and 12 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 11 out of 16 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Massachusetts community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Massachusetts community college women earned just 20 percent of associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of associate degrees in engineering technology and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 31 community colleges in Michigan enrolled 251,150 students, which is 42 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 144,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Michigan and nationally.
• White students make up 63 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 18 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Fifty-three percent of Michigan community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-eight percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 50 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 66 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 19 percent and 40 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 13 out of 31 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Michigan community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Michigan earned 27 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 19 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 31 community colleges in Minnesota enrolled 135,361 students, which is 40 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 70,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 55 percent of the community college population in Minnesota and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 72 percent of community college attendees, black/African American students are the next largest group at 11 percent, and Asian and Hispanic/Latino students each make up 5 percent of the population.
• Forty-eight percent of Minnesota community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Half (51 percent) of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 46 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 60 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 25 and 15 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 14 out of 31 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Minnesota community college women, like women nationwide, earn a majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology.
• In 2011, community college women in Minnesota earned 16 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 11 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 15 community colleges in Mississippi enrolled 81,916 students, which is 51 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 50,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 63 percent of the community college population in Mississippi and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 52 percent of community college attendees, and black/African American students are the next largest group at 42 percent.
• Sixty-three percent of Mississippi community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Seventy-one percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 58 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 30 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 13 and 23 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, six out of 15 schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Mississippi community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Mississippi women earned 25 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 16 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 24 community colleges in Missouri enrolled 114,211 students, which is 30 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 68,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Missouri and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 75 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 15 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Fifty-six percent of Missouri community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-two percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 52 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 55 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 23 and 38 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, eight out of 24 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Missouri community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Missouri earned 19 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 14 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 11 community colleges in Montana enrolled 9,569 students, which is 19 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 6,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 63 percent of the community college population in Montana and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 67 percent of community college attendees, American Indian and Alaskan Native students are the next largest group at 20 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Forty-seven percent of Montana community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-one percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 45 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 50 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 22 and 18 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, five out of 11 schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Montana community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Montana earned 18 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 9 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the eight community colleges in Nebraska enrolled 48,038 students, which is 40 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 26,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 56 percent of the community college population in Nebraska and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 77 percent of community college attendees in the state. Hispanic/Latino and black/African American students are the next two largest groups; each make up 7 percent of the population.
• Fifty-one percent of Nebraska community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 58 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 15 and 20 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of eight institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Nebraska community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Nebraska earned 19 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 6 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the single community college in Nevada enrolled 11,131 students, which is 10 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 6,000 women attend the state’s community college. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in Nevada and nationally.
• White students make up 65 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 20 percent, and Asian American students make up 5 percent of the population.
• Fifty-five percent of Nevada community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-five percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 54 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 76 percent of students at the community college were part time, compared with 53 and 7 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, the one community college offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Nevada community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Nevada did not earn any associate degrees in computer and information sciences and earned one of the three associate degrees awarded in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the seven community colleges in New Hampshire enrolled 14,335 students, which is 23 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 8,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in New Hampshire and nationally.
• White students make up 73 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 3 percent, and black/African American students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Fifty-nine percent of New Hampshire community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 54 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 68 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 9 percent and 25 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of seven institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but New Hampshire community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in New Hampshire earned 5 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 19 community colleges in New Jersey enrolled 176,752 students, which is 46 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Nearly 100,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 56 percent of the community college population in New Jersey and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 46 percent of community college attendees in the state, Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 20 percent, and black/African American students make up 16 percent of the population.
• Sixty-four percent of New Jersey community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Seventy-two percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 58 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, half (51 percent) of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 24 and 19 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 11 out of 19 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but New Jersey community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, women earned just 19 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.=

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 19 community colleges in New Mexico enrolled 83,190 students, which is 58 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 47,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 57 percent of the community college population in New Mexico and nationally.
• Hispanic/Latino students make up 41 percent of community college attendees. White students are the next largest group at 35 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native students make up 11 percent of the population.
• Forty-two percent of New Mexico community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 42 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 64 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 29 and 12 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, nine out of 19 schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but New Mexico community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in New Mexico earned 28 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 26 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 36 community colleges in New York enrolled 335,554 students, which is 31 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 185,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 55 percent of the community college population in New York and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 51 percent of community college attendees, Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 18 percent, and black/African American students make up 16 percent of the population.
• Sixty-one percent of New York community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 57 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 45 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 23 and 22 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 32 out of 36 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but New York community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in New York earned 20 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 10 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 60 community colleges in North Carolina enrolled 250,826 students, which is almost half (48 percent) of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 150,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 62 percent of the community college population in North Carolina and 57 percent nationally.
• The state’s community college population is quite diverse. White students make up 59 percent of attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 25 percent. And Hispanic/Latino students make up 5 percent of the population.
• Forty-six percent of North Carolina community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-three percent of women community college students are 18–24 compared with 51 percent of male students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 59 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 13 percent at both public or private four-year schools.
• In 2011, only 19 out of 60 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but North Carolina community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, North Carolina community college women earned just 28 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 10 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the five community colleges in North Dakota enrolled 7,207 students, which is 15 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 3,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 51 percent of the community college population in North Dakota and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 81 percent of community college attendees, American Indian and Alaskan Native students are the next largest group at 5 percent, and black/African American students make up 4 percent of the population.
• Fifty-one percent of North Dakota community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 46 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 61 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 23 and 17 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of five schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but North Dakota community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in North Dakota earned 37 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 15 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 30 community colleges in Ohio enrolled 201,687 students, which is 31 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 119,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 59 percent of the community college population in Ohio and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 70 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 18 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Forty-five percent of Ohio community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-nine percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 42 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 60 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 24 percent and 22 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 18 out of 30 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Ohio community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Ohio earned 26 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 11 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 30 community colleges in Oklahoma enrolled 82,006 students, which is 36 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Forty-eight thousand women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 59 percent of the community college population in Oklahoma and 57 percent nationally.
• White students are the majority of community college attendees and make up 62 percent of the student population. Black/African American students and American Indian and Alaska Native students each make up 11 percent of the community college population.
• More than half (53 percent) of Oklahoma community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 59 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 28 and 20 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, only seven out of 30 community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Oklahoma community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and math. In 2011, Oklahoma community college women earned 17 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields and 19 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and support services.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 17 community colleges in Oregon enrolled 112,813 students, which is 49 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 60,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 54 percent of the community college population in Oregon and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 67 percent of community college attendees, Hispanic students are the next largest group at 9 percent, and Asian American students make up 4 percent of the population.
• Forty-five percent of Oregon community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-six percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 44 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 57 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 26 and 12 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 10 out of 17 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Oregon community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Oregon community college women earned 16 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 11 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 18 community colleges in Pennsylvania enrolled 149,530 students, which is 23 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 89,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Pennsylvania and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 64 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 16 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 6 percent of the population.
• Fifty-five percent of Pennsylvania community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-two percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 51 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 66 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 9 percent and 16 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 11 out of 18 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Pennsylvania community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Pennsylvania earned 25 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 17 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the five community colleges in Puerto Rico enrolled 3,071 students, which is 1 percent of the commonwealth’s undergraduate population.
• About 1,100 women attend the commonwealth’s community colleges. Women make up 37 percent of the community college population in Puerto Rico and 57 percent in the United States nationally.
• Hispanic/Latino students make up 100 percent of community college attendees in Puerto Rico.
• Seventy-one percent of Puerto Rico community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Seventy-three percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 68 percent of women students.
• Typically, community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students, but among women in Puerto Rico, 13 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 10 percent and 20 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, none of the five community colleges offered on-campus child care for students. In the United States nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Puerto Rico community college women, like women in the United States nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Puerto Rico earned 27 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 8 percent of associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the one community college in Rhode Island enrolled 17,893 students, which is 24 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 11,000 women attend the state’s community college. Women make up 61 percent of the community college population in Rhode Island and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 64 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 15 percent, and black/African American students make up 9 percent of the population.
• Fifty-seven percent of Rhode Island community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-five percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 52 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 70 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 18 percent and 7 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, the one community college in Rhode Island offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Rhode Island community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Rhode Island earned 18 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 15 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 20 community colleges in South Carolina enrolled 102,727 students, which is 44 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 60,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 63 percent of the community college population in South Carolina and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 58 percent of community college attendees in the state, black/African American students are the next largest group at 33 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Fifty-one percent of South Carolina community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-six percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 48 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 57 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 10 percent and 12 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of 20 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges feature a wide range of programs of study, but South Carolina community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in the health professions and education but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, South Carolina community college women earned 23 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 11 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technology and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the five community colleges in South Dakota enrolled 6,342 students, which is 13 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 3,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 47 percent of the community college population in South Dakota and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 87 percent of community college attendees. American Indian and Alaskan Native students are the next largest group at 7 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Sixty-two percent of South Dakota community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Sixty-five percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 58 percent of women students.
• Typically, community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students, but among women in South Dakota, 25 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 39 percent and 24 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of five institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but South Dakota community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in South Dakota earned 11 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 10 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 39 community colleges in Tennessee enrolled 107,140 students, which is 34 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 60,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 60 percent of the community college population in Tennessee and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 73 percent of community college attendees in the state, black/African American students are the next largest group at 19 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Fifty-two percent of Tennessee community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 53 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 18 and 12 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, four out of 39 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Tennessee community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Tennessee earned just 16 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 10 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 63 community colleges in Texas enrolled 728,533 students, which is 52 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 420,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 58 percent of the community college population in Texas and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 40 percent of community college attendees, Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 33 percent, and black/African American students make up 16 percent of the population.
• Fifty-two percent of Texas community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Fifty-seven percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 68 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 28 and 16 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 23 out of 63 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Texas community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Texas community college women earned just 21 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 14 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the eight community colleges in Utah enrolled 50,968 students, which is 21 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 26,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 51 percent of the community college population in Utah and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 69 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 10 percent, and Asian American students make up 3 percent of the population.
• Forty-eight percent of Utah community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-six percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 49 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 69 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 43 and 5 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of eight schools offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Utah community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Utah earned 16 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 12 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the one community college in Vermont enrolled 6,578 students, which is 17 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 4,000 women attend the state’s community college. Women make up 68 percent of the community college population in Vermont and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 85 percent of community college attendees. Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino students each make up 2 percent of the population.
• Forty-four percent of Vermont community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-nine percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 42 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 85 percent of students at the community college were part time, compared with 17 percent and 9 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, the one community college in Vermont did not offer on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Vermont community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but few in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Vermont earned 14 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and one of the two associate degrees awarded in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 24 community colleges in Virginia enrolled 198,855 students, which is 40 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• About 115,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 58 percent of the community college population in Virginia and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 59 percent of community college attendees in the state, black/African American students are the next largest group at 22 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 7 percent of the population.
• Forty-eight percent of Virginia community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. More than half (52 percent) of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 45 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 66 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 12 and 28 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, three out of 24 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Virginia community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Virginia earned 24 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information services and 14 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 27 community colleges in Washington enrolled 148,288 students, which is 44 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 82,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 56 percent of the community college population in Washington and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 61 percent of community college attendees, Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 9 percent, and Asian American students make up 5 percent of the population.
• Forty-three percent of Washington community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-six percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 40 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 50 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 25 and 8 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 22 out of 27 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Washington community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Washington earned 23 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 15 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 12 community colleges in West Virginia enrolled 23,437 students, which is 17 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 14,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 61 percent of the community college population in West Virginia and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 86 percent of the community college population. Black/African American students are the next largest group at 8 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 1 percent of the population.
• Forty-one percent of West Virginia community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-one percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 40 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 49 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 17 and 22 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, only one out of 12 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but West Virginia community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in West Virginia earned 29 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 5 percent of the associate degrees in engineering technologies and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the 17 community colleges in Wisconsin enrolled 114,155 students, which is 34 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• More than 63,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 56 percent of the community college population in Wisconsin and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 78 percent of community college attendees, black/African American students are the next largest group at 8 percent, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 5 percent of the population.
• Forty-five percent of Wisconsin community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-eight percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 42 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 69 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with just 20 and 23 percent at public and private four-year schools, respectively.
• In 2011, 10 out of 17 institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Wisconsin community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, Wisconsin community college women earned just 22 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 9 percent of associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

• In 2011, the seven community colleges in Wyoming enrolled 23,443 students, which is 66 percent of the state’s undergraduate population.
• Almost 13,000 women attend the state’s community colleges. Women make up 55 percent of the community college population in Wyoming and 57 percent nationally.
• White students make up 85 percent of community college attendees. Hispanic/Latino students are the next largest group at 7 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native students make up 2 percent of the population.
• Forty-seven percent of Wyoming community college students are between the ages of 18 and 24. Forty-six percent of male community college students are 18–24 compared with 47 percent of women students.
• Community college students are more likely to attend school part time compared with four-year students. Among women, 57 percent of students at community colleges were part time, compared with 22 percent at four-year, public institutions.
• In 2011, four out of seven institutions offered on-campus child care for students. Nationally, fewer than half (48 percent) of community colleges offer on-campus child care.
• Community colleges offer a wide range of programs of study, but Wyoming community college women, like women nationwide, earn the majority of degrees in education and the health professions but a small share in science and technology. In 2011, community college women in Wyoming earned 12 percent of the associate degrees in computer and information sciences and 9 percent of the associate degrees in engineering, engineering technologies, and related fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Education. (2011). Integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) fall enrollment survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington, DC.

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