A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Norco College are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Norco 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 |
25%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
57%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Norco College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Norco 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 |
4,396
|
| Women |
5,071
|
Norco College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
40% 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 | 27.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 73.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=460464 IPEDS survey data for Norco College.