Butte College Demographics & Diversity Overview

50%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
4%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Butte College has a diverse student body with 50% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.2%(6,107)
Hispanic
33.9%(4,203)
African American
2.3%(290)
Asian
5.4%(668)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%(182)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(39)
Two or More Races
6.1%(752)
Unknown
1.3%(167)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color50%
Total Enrollment12,523
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Butte College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Butte College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.3%(5,542)
Women
55.7%(6,981)

Gender Statistics

Men5,542

44% of total enrollment

Women6,981

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Butte College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.0%(1,536)
18-19
27.6%(2,820)
20-21
17.6%(1,802)
22-24
12.0%(1,230)
25+
27.6%(2,823)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Butte College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 136% in-state residents, -40% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.1%(1,596)
International
2.9%(47)

Regional Representation

In-State1,596

136% of student body

International47

4% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

50%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age