A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Edmonds Community College are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% 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 |
47%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Edmonds Community College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Edmonds 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 |
2,590
|
| Women |
3,163
|
Edmonds Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
26% 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 | 38.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235103 IPEDS survey data for Edmonds Community College.