Whatcom Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Whatcom Community College has a diverse student body with 38% 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
59.8%(1,899)
Hispanic
13.6%(432)
African American
1.8%(58)
Asian
6.1%(194)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(9)
Two or More Races
6.4%(202)
Unknown
11.4%(361)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment3,340
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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(1,458)
Women
56.3%(1,882)

Gender Statistics

Men1,458

44% of total enrollment

Women1,882

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Whatcom Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 29% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
21.0%(700)
18-19
20.8%(694)
20-21
15.7%(524)
22-24
13.7%(456)
25+
28.8%(962)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

29%

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 154% in-state residents, -54% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(482)

Regional Representation

In-State482

154% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

29%

Non-Traditional Age