A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at West Coast University-Los Angeles are predominantly Asian with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
34%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 299% more female students than male students enrolled at West Coast University Los Angeles with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Coast University-Los Angeles has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
525
|
| Women |
2,095
|
West Coast University-Los Angeles serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
86% 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 | 54% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=443331 IPEDS survey data for West Coast University Los Angeles.