A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CBC are mainly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Columbia Basin College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
35%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Columbia Basin College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CBC 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 |
2,808
|
| Women |
3,384
|
CBC serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 33.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234979 IPEDS survey data for Columbia Basin College.