A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bates Technical College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 55% more male students than female students enrolled at Bates Technical College with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bates Technical College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,515
|
| Women |
1,618
|
Bates Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 70.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235671 IPEDS survey data for Bates Technical College.