South Puget Sound Community College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

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 South Puget Sound Community College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of South Puget Sound Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
63%
Black
3%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
9%
International
1%
Race Unknown
7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 50% more female students than male students enrolled at South Puget Sound Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Puget Sound Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for South Puget Sound Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for South Puget Sound Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,948
Women
2,923

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

South Puget Sound Community College draws 97 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 South Puget Sound Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
97%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$62,670 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,871
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 37.9%
Part-time undergraduates 37.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236656.

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