The community college student body is often described as "non-traditional," referring to independent, older adults who are entering college for the first time or returning after some time. Range of Traditional" college-age students (18"22 years old) entering directly from high school are increasing in numbers, especially as full-time students in day programs.
Most students are in-state residents from the local area; some foreign-born students also attend.
The majority of students attend part time (less than 12 credit hours per semester).