A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Skagit Valley College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Skagit Valley College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Skagit Valley College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,757
|
| Women |
2,103
|
Skagit Valley College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
29% 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 | 46.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236638 IPEDS survey data for Skagit Valley College.
Last updated February 24, 2024