A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pierce College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Los Angeles Pierce 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 |
29%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
47%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Los Angeles Pierce College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pierce College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,783
|
| Women |
8,589
|
Pierce College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
47% 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 | 34% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117706 IPEDS survey data for Los Angeles Pierce College.