Female students in community colleges have been classified into two distinct categories: those who enroll to take advantage of cost savings and streamlined requirements, and those who seek a safe-harbor as they enter higher education for a variety of reasons. Community colleges enroll substantial numbers of female students and must make a determined effort to understand their unique characteristics, behaviors, and traits in order to serve them effectively. The current study, drawing on a national sample, provides some initial baseline comparisons between male and female students and offers specific suggestions for practice. (Contains 7 tables.)