A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washtenaw Community College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Washtenaw Community College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washtenaw Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,791
|
| Women |
5,831
|
Washtenaw Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 38.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172617 IPEDS survey data for Washtenaw Community College.