A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Moorpark College are mainly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Moorpark 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 |
51%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Moorpark College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Moorpark College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,803
|
| Women |
6,681
|
Moorpark College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
27% 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 | 22.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=119137 IPEDS survey data for Moorpark College.