Whatcom Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Whatcom Community College has a diverse student body with 40% 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
58.5%(2,716)
Hispanic
13.6%(631)
African American
2.0%(91)
Asian
5.9%(276)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(10)
Two or More Races
6.7%(313)
Unknown
12.2%(566)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment4,825
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Whatcom Community College has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(2,086)
Women
56.8%(2,739)

Gender Statistics

Men2,086

43% of total enrollment

Women2,739

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Whatcom Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
22.5%(784)
18-19
22.4%(782)
20-21
15.9%(555)
22-24
12.3%(429)
25+
26.9%(939)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Whatcom Community 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 150% in-state residents, -50% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(537)

Regional Representation

In-State537

150% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age