A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Butte College are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
60%
|
Black |
3%
|
Hispanic |
23%
|
Asian |
5%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 24% more female students than male students enrolled at Butte College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Butte College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
45%
|
Women |
55%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
4,172
|
Women |
5,190
|
Butte College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
95%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
3%
|
49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 32% |
Part time Undergrads | 50.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110246 IPEDS survey data for Butte College.
Last updated February 24, 2024