A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LMC are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Los Medanos 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 |
28%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
38%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Los Medanos College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LMC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,365
|
| Women |
4,426
|
LMC 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 |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
36% 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 | 31.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117894 IPEDS survey data for Los Medanos College.