A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washington County Community College are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Washington County Community College is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
63%
|
Black |
1%
|
Hispanic |
9%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
0%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
21%
|
There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at Washington County Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washington County Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
37%
|
Women |
63%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
188
|
Women |
317
|
Washington County Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Maine, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
96%
|
Out of State |
4%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
68% 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 | 42.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 23.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161581 IPEDS survey data for Washington County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024