A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LTCC are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 55% more male students than female students enrolled at Lake Tahoe Community College with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LTCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,530
|
| Women |
989
|
LTCC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
21% 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 | 52.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117195 IPEDS survey data for Lake Tahoe Community College.