Whatcom Community College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

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 Whatcom Community College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Whatcom Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White
62%
Black
1%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
6%
International
8%
Race Unknown
7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at Whatcom Community College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Whatcom Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Whatcom Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
41%
Women
59%
Enrollment by gender for Whatcom Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,510
Women
2,164

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 6%

Whatcom Community College draws 94 percent of students from Washington, 6 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 Whatcom Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
94%
Out of State
6%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,345 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,674
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 26.1%
Part-time undergraduates 41.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237039.

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