Highline College Demographics & Diversity Overview

72%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
0%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Highline College has a diverse student body with 72% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
23.9%(1,599)
Hispanic
19.6%(1,314)
African American
21.1%(1,410)
Asian
20.0%(1,341)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(29)
Pacific Islander
1.4%(92)
Two or More Races
7.9%(529)
Unknown
5.7%(380)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color72%
Total Enrollment7,048
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Highline College has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.5%(2,572)
Women
63.5%(4,476)

Gender Statistics

Men2,572

36% of total enrollment

Women4,476

64% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Highline College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
22.0%(1,129)
18-19
19.7%(1,010)
20-21
13.9%(712)
22-24
12.1%(621)
25+
32.3%(1,654)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Highline College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 170% in-state residents, -70% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(700)

Regional Representation

In-State700

170% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

72%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age