A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lassen Community 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 142% more male students than female students enrolled at Lassen Community College with a gender ratio of 71% men to 29% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lassen Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,198
|
| Women |
496
|
Lassen Community 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 |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
15%
|
30% 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 | 60.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117274 IPEDS survey data for Lassen Community College.