Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Shoreline Community College are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% 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 |
47%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 59% more female students than male students enrolled at Shoreline Community College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Shoreline Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,870
|
| Women |
2,973
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Shoreline Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236610 IPEDS survey data for Shoreline Community College.