Las Positas College Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
5%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Las Positas College has a diverse student body with 70% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
29.0%(2,903)
Hispanic
29.5%(2,955)
African American
4.4%(445)
Asian
26.5%(2,651)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(61)
Two or More Races
8.1%(808)
Unknown
1.6%(160)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment10,091
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Las Positas College has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.0%(4,641)
Women
54.0%(5,450)

Gender Statistics

Men4,641

46% of total enrollment

Women5,450

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Las Positas College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.1%(458)
18-19
34.4%(2,563)
20-21
19.3%(1,436)
22-24
11.8%(877)
25+
28.4%(2,114)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Las Positas College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 165% in-state residents, -70% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.9%(1,748)
International
3.1%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State1,748

165% of student body

International55

5% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age