A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of Alameda are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
14%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
30%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Alameda with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Alameda has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,409
|
| Women |
3,264
|
College of Alameda serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
7%
|
41% 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 | 42.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 83.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=108667 IPEDS survey data for College of Alameda.