A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at HCC- Highline are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% 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 |
33%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 72% more female students than male students enrolled at Highline Community College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HCC- Highline has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,720
|
| Women |
2,964
|
HCC- Highline 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 |
2%
|
| 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 | 32.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235431 IPEDS survey data for Highline Community College.