A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Seattle Central are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% 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 |
35%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
20%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at Seattle Community College Central Campus with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seattle Central has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,900
|
| Women |
2,576
|
Seattle Central serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
39% 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 | 44.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236513 IPEDS survey data for Seattle Community College Central Campus.