A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NSCC are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
13%
|
There are 67% more female students than male students enrolled at Seattle Community College North Campus with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NSCC 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 |
1,749
|
| Women |
2,926
|
NSCC 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 |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 61.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236072 IPEDS survey data for Seattle Community College North Campus.