A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cerritos College are primarily Hispanic with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Cerritos 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 |
5%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
70%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Cerritos College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cerritos College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,181
|
| Women |
10,288
|
Cerritos 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 |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
57% 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 | 35.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111887 IPEDS survey data for Cerritos College.