Pierce College District Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce College District has a diverse student body with 56% 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
43.4%(3,686)
Hispanic
15.7%(1,334)
African American
8.2%(698)
Asian
7.7%(653)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(40)
Pacific Islander
1.5%(127)
Two or More Races
10.7%(910)
Unknown
12.3%(1,048)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment8,635
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pierce College District has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.6%(3,243)
Women
62.4%(5,392)

Gender Statistics

Men3,243

38% of total enrollment

Women5,392

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pierce College District serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 43% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
19.8%(1,713)
18-19
17.0%(1,472)
20-21
10.9%(939)
22-24
9.3%(800)
25+
43.0%(3,711)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

43%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pierce College District attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 127% in-state residents, -27% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(1,347)

Regional Representation

In-State1,347

127% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

43%

Non-Traditional Age