A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Victor Valley College are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Victor Valley 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 |
29%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
51%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at Victor Valley College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Victor Valley College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,002
|
| Women |
7,646
|
Victor Valley College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
63% 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 | 35.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125091 IPEDS survey data for Victor Valley College.