by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is Whatcom Community College? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at Whatcom Community College. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
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Whatcom Community College total enrollment is approximately 2,130 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Whatcom Community College undergraduate population is made up of 55.1% women, and 44.9% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Whatcom Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,010 | 47.9% |
| Unknown | 425 | 20.1% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 14.4% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 148 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 127 | 6.0% |
| International | 53 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,010 | 47.9% |
| Unknown | 425 | 20.1% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 14.4% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 148 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 127 | 6.0% |
| International | 53 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
Whatcom Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 85.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% |
| Unknown | 2.2% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,174 female students and 956 male students at Whatcom Community College.
Whatcom Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 98.0% of Whatcom Community College students come from within the state, and 2.0% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 20 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 523 | 94.4% |
| California | 4 | 0.7% |
| Alaska | 3 | 0.5% |
| Oregon | 3 | 0.5% |
| Utah | 3 | 0.5% |
Whatcom Community College enrolls about 2.5% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Whatcom Community College, 36.7% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 869 | 23.7% |
| 18-19 | 800 | 21.8% |
| 20-21 | 549 | 14.9% |
| 35 and over | 480 | 13.1% |
| 22-24 | 433 | 11.8% |
| 25-29 | 350 | 9.5% |
| 30-34 | 193 | 5.3% |
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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