East Los Angeles College Demographics & Diversity Overview

90%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
6%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

East Los Angeles College has a diverse student body with 90% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
9.8%(4,750)
Hispanic
65.7%(31,697)
African American
6.2%(3,011)
Asian
8.6%(4,145)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(73)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(83)
Two or More Races
1.2%(564)
Unknown
8.2%(3,952)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color90%
Total Enrollment48,505
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

East Los Angeles College has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.3%(23,913)
Women
50.7%(24,592)

Gender Statistics

Men23,913

49% of total enrollment

Women24,592

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

East Los Angeles College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 16% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 31% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.0%(3,949)
18-19
15.9%(4,822)
20-21
10.5%(3,179)
22-24
10.6%(3,204)
25+
50.0%(15,163)

Age Diversity Insights

16%

Traditional Age (18-21)

31%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

East Los Angeles College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 240% in-state residents, -147% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.4%(3,986)
International
2.6%(107)

Regional Representation

In-State3,986

240% of student body

International107

6% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

90%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

31%

Non-Traditional Age