A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pierce College at Puyallup are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 48% more female students than male students enrolled at Pierce College at Puyallup with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pierce College at Puyallup has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,795
|
| Women |
2,658
|
Pierce College at Puyallup serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% 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 | 29.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=439145 IPEDS survey data for Pierce College at Puyallup.