A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at West Valley College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at West Valley College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Valley College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,893
|
| Women |
3,620
|
West Valley College 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 |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 35.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 66.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125499 IPEDS survey data for West Valley College.