A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pasadena City College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Pasadena City 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 |
7%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
50%
|
| Asian |
23%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Pasadena City College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pasadena City 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 |
10,051
|
| Women |
11,872
|
Pasadena City 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 |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% 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 | 28.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121044 IPEDS survey data for Pasadena City College.