by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Washtenaw Community College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Washtenaw Community College. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
What does diversity really mean at the college level? College Factual ran the numbers to learn how diverse the standard college campus really is, including race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Washtenaw Community College total enrollment is approximately 3,397 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Washtenaw Community College undergraduate population is made up of 48.5% women, and 51.5% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Washtenaw Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,964 | 58.0% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 8.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 222 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 174 | 5.1% |
| International | 122 | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 117 | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,964 | 58.0% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 8.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 222 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 174 | 5.1% |
| International | 122 | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 117 | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
Washtenaw Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Unknown | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% |
This school is more popular with men than with women.
There are approximately 1,647 female students and 1,750 male students at Washtenaw Community College.
Washtenaw Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 93.4% of Washtenaw Community College students come from within the state, and 6.6% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 17 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,318 | 97.8% |
| Illinois | 4 | 0.3% |
| Indiana | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ohio | 3 | 0.2% |
| New York | 3 | 0.2% |
Washtenaw Community College hosts roughly 3.6% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Washtenaw Community College, 38.1% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,381 | 21.4% |
| 20-21 | 1,858 | 16.7% |
| 35 and over | 1,635 | 14.7% |
| 22-24 | 1,513 | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 1,505 | 13.5% |
| 25-29 | 1,344 | 12.1% |
| 30-34 | 896 | 8.0% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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