A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
53%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 199% more female students than male students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College Visalia with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25%
|
| Women |
75%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
567
|
| Women |
1,698
|
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 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 |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
79% 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 | 42.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122685 IPEDS survey data for San Joaquin Valley College Visalia.