A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Las Positas College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Las Positas 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 |
41%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Las Positas College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Las Positas 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 |
3,173
|
| Women |
3,551
|
Las Positas 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 |
2%
|
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 | 31% |
| Part time Undergrads | 64.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=366401 IPEDS survey data for Las Positas College.