De Anza College Demographics & Diversity Overview

78%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
21%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

De Anza College has a diverse student body with 78% students of color and 21% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
18.0%(4,534)
Hispanic
26.2%(6,585)
African American
3.0%(744)
Asian
45.3%(11,408)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(113)
Two or More Races
5.6%(1,421)
Unknown
1.3%(319)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color78%
Total Enrollment26,518
International Students21%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

De Anza College has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.3%(13,070)
Women
50.7%(13,448)

Gender Statistics

Men13,070

49% of total enrollment

Women13,448

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

De Anza College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.2%(1,400)
18-19
31.8%(5,395)
20-21
18.4%(3,122)
22-24
13.1%(2,232)
25+
28.5%(4,841)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

De Anza College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 21% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 149% in-state residents, -70% out-of-state students, and 21% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.6%(2,952)
International
12.4%(418)

Regional Representation

In-State2,952

149% of student body

International418

21% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

78%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

21%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age