Cerritos College Demographics & Diversity Overview

89%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
3%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cerritos College has a diverse student body with 89% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
11.0%(3,092)
Hispanic
66.5%(18,631)
African American
7.0%(1,953)
Asian
9.1%(2,548)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(69)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(92)
Two or More Races
2.4%(660)
Unknown
3.5%(969)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color89%
Total Enrollment28,050
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Cerritos College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Cerritos College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.8%(13,133)
Women
53.2%(14,917)

Gender Statistics

Men13,133

47% of total enrollment

Women14,917

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cerritos College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 30% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.4%(1,984)
18-19
24.0%(5,042)
20-21
14.4%(3,025)
22-24
12.6%(2,642)
25+
39.7%(8,346)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

30%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Cerritos College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 163% in-state residents, -66% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.4%(4,070)
International
1.6%(67)

Regional Representation

In-State4,070

163% of student body

International67

3% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

89%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

30%

Non-Traditional Age