A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at West Los Angeles College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
West Los Angeles 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 |
13%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
42%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at West Los Angeles College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Los Angeles College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,534
|
| Women |
5,122
|
West Los Angeles 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 |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
42% 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 | 47.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 72.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125471 IPEDS survey data for West Los Angeles College.