A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Palo Verde College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
31%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 536% more male students than female students enrolled at Palo Verde College with a gender ratio of 86% men to 14% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Palo Verde College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
86%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,009
|
| Women |
630
|
Palo Verde College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
39% 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 | 82.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 87.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120953 IPEDS survey data for Palo Verde College.