A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Seattle South are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% 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 |
34%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 183% more male students than female students enrolled at Seattle Community College South Campus with a gender ratio of 74% men to 26% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seattle South has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
74%
|
| Women |
26%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,621
|
| Women |
1,280
|
Seattle South serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 57.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 40.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236504 IPEDS survey data for Seattle Community College South Campus.