A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at RHC are mostly Hispanic with a small White population. The school has low racial diversity. 92% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Rio Hondo 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 |
8%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
77%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 36% more male students than female students enrolled at Rio Hondo College with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, RHC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,303
|
| Women |
6,836
|
RHC 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 |
0%
|
53% 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 | 37.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 75.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121886 IPEDS survey data for Rio Hondo College.