HCC- Highline Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 79%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at HCC- Highline are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of Highline College students
Race Percent of Students
White
33%
Black
11%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
15%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
10%
International
8%
Race Unknown
9%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 75% more female students than male students enrolled at Highline College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HCC- Highline has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Highline College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Highline College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,037
Women
3,555

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

HCC- Highline draws 98 percent of students from Washington, 2 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Washington, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Highline College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$65,376 per year

46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,592
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 32.2%
Part-time undergraduates 37.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235431.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026