A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cascadia Community College are mainly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Cascadia Community College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cascadia Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
909
|
| Women |
935
|
Cascadia Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 14.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=439190 IPEDS survey data for Cascadia Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024