Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Butte College are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Butte College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Butte College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,926
|
| Women |
5,409
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Butte College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
22%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 32% |
| Part time Undergrads | 50.1% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110246 IPEDS survey data for Butte College.