A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Platt College-Los Angeles are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
15%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
66%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 283% more female students than male students enrolled at Platt College Los Angeles with a gender ratio of 79% women to 21% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Platt College-Los Angeles has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
79%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
138
|
| Women |
529
|
Platt College-Los Angeles 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%
|
73% 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 | 49.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=260789 IPEDS survey data for Platt College Los Angeles.