A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Columbia Gorge Community College are primarily White with a sizeable 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.
Columbia Gorge Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 86% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbia Gorge Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Columbia Gorge Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
363
|
| Women |
676
|
Columbia Gorge Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Oregon, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 37.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 64.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=420556 IPEDS survey data for Columbia Gorge Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024