Seattle South 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 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.

Racial demographics of South Seattle College students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 42%

There are 126% more male students than female students enrolled at South Seattle College with a gender ratio of 69% men to 31% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seattle South has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for South Seattle College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
69%
Women
31%
Enrollment by gender for South Seattle College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,614
Women
1,596

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 1%

Seattle South draws 99 percent of students from Washington, 1 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 South Seattle College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
99%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$61,438 per year

43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,210
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 57.5%
Part-time undergraduates 40.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236504.

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