A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at South Puget Sound Community College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 60% more female students than male students enrolled at South Puget Sound Community College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South Puget Sound Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,456
|
| Women |
2,332
|
South Puget Sound Community College 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%
|
34% 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 | 37.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236656 IPEDS survey data for South Puget Sound Community College.