A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 1% more male students than female students enrolled at Bellingham Technical College with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
821
|
| Women |
811
|
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% 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 | 57.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234696 IPEDS survey data for Bellingham Technical College.