A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Los Angeles Southwest College are mainly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Los Angeles Southwest College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Los Angeles Southwest 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 |
1%
|
| Black |
57%
|
| Hispanic |
34%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 115% more female students than male students enrolled at Los Angeles Southwest College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Los Angeles Southwest College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,562
|
| Women |
3,351
|
Los Angeles Southwest 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 |
3%
|
52% 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 | 50.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 71.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117715 IPEDS survey data for Los Angeles Southwest College.