A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Vatterott Educational Centers are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at Vatterott College Des Moines with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Vatterott Educational Centers has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
87% 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 | 56.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=373058 IPEDS survey data for Vatterott College Des Moines.