Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Palomar College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Palomar 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 |
40%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
40%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 4% more male students than female students enrolled at Palomar College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Palomar College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,950
|
| Women |
8,616
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Palomar College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
7%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 34.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 64.3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120971 IPEDS survey data for Palomar College.