A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IVC are almost exclusively Hispanic with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Imperial Valley College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
91%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Imperial Valley College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IVC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,376
|
| Women |
4,371
|
IVC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
7%
|
76% 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 | 29.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 50.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115861 IPEDS survey data for Imperial Valley College.