Highline College Demographics & Diversity Overview

71%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Highline College has a diverse student body with 71% 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
26.0%(1,161)
Hispanic
19.6%(874)
African American
20.0%(895)
Asian
21.6%(966)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(14)
Pacific Islander
1.4%(61)
Two or More Races
7.8%(347)
Unknown
3.3%(148)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color71%
Total Enrollment4,684
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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.7%(1,720)
Women
63.3%(2,964)

Gender Statistics

Men1,720

37% of total enrollment

Women2,964

63% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Highline College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 32% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
21.8%(1,019)
18-19
20.7%(970)
20-21
13.8%(645)
22-24
11.5%(537)
25+
32.3%(1,511)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

32%

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 156% in-state residents, -56% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(819)

Regional Representation

In-State819

156% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

71%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

32%

Non-Traditional Age