BC Demographics & Diversity Report
College Factual's 2021 diversity report brings to light the racial demographics, age range, gender ratios, and geographic origins of BC students.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
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BC Student Population
How Many Students Attend Bellevue College?
BC total enrollment is approximately 12,563 students.
BC Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time BC undergraduate population is made up of 53% women, and 47% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
BC Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 2,581 |
| Asian | 1,273 |
| International | 796 |
| Hispanic | 611 |
| Unknown | 470 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 469 |
| Black or African American | 280 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
High Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
BC achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #476 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
This college ranks above average in overall diversity, which means there is high variety on campus in racial/ethnic diversity, ages, gender, and location.
How Does BC Diversity Compare to National Averages?
BC is considered to have excellent overall diversity when compared to the nationwide average.
Extremely Racially/Ethnically Diverse
BC is ranked 166 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
High racial diversity in the student body means plenty of opportunities to interact with and learn from students with different backgrounds and cultures than you.
BC Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 5,298 |
| Asian | 2,384 |
| Hispanic | 1,209 |
| Unknown | 1,091 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 976 |
| International | 881 |
| Black or African American | 525 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 |
High Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Bellevue College Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 846 |
| Asian | 199 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at BC.
Close to Even Male/Female Ratio
BC ranks 659 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 6,969 female students and 5,594 male students at BC.
Close to Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of BC is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
There are approximately 763 female teachers and 447 male teachers.
Average Geographic Diversity
BC ranks 1,757 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
1.31% of BC students come from out of state, and 0% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 9 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Washington | 679 |
| Texas | 2 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Montana | 1 |
| California | 1 |
International Students at BC
Students from 76 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, Japan, and South Korea.
Learn more about international students at BC.
High Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At BC, 36.79% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,802 |
| 20-21 | 2,099 |
| 35 and over | 1,767 |
| 22-24 | 1,682 |
| 25-29 | 1,487 |
| 30-34 | 916 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Read College Factual's Diversity Ranking Methodology.
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