A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at De Anza College are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
19%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
35%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 0.3% more female students than male students enrolled at De Anza College with a gender ratio of 6% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, De Anza College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
6%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,017
|
| Women |
1,020
|
De Anza College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
28% 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 | 28.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 45.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113333 IPEDS survey data for De Anza College.
Last updated February 24, 2025