A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Barstow Community College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Barstow Community 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 |
32%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
42%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at Barstow Community College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Barstow Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
977
|
| Women |
1,907
|
Barstow Community College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 48.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109907 IPEDS survey data for Barstow Community College.