A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BC- Bellevue College are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Bellevue College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BC- Bellevue College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,668
|
| Women |
5,949
|
BC- Bellevue College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
12% 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 | 31.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234669 IPEDS survey data for Bellevue College.