A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Seattle South are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% 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.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
34%
|
Black |
14%
|
Hispanic |
10%
|
Asian |
14%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
7%
|
International |
10%
|
Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 183% more male students than female students enrolled at Seattle Community College South Campus with a gender ratio of 74% men to 26% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seattle South has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
74%
|
Women |
26%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,621
|
Women |
1,280
|
Seattle South serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
99%
|
Out of State |
1%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 57.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 40.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236504 IPEDS survey data for Seattle Community College South Campus.
Last updated February 24, 2024