A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at East Los Angeles College are primarily Hispanic with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
East Los Angeles 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 |
7%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
66%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at East Los Angeles College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, East Los Angeles College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13,628
|
| Women |
14,227
|
East Los Angeles College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
60% 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 | 48.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 76.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113856 IPEDS survey data for East Los Angeles College.