A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwestern College are primarily Hispanic with a smaller Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Southwestern 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 |
10%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
69%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 23% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwestern College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwestern College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,408
|
| Women |
9,122
|
Southwestern College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
54% 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 | 31.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123800 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern College.