Merced Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

82%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Merced Community College has a diverse student body with 82% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
17.6%(2,604)
Hispanic
64.0%(9,480)
African American
3.5%(517)
Asian
8.6%(1,279)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(77)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(40)
Two or More Races
3.7%(542)
Unknown
1.8%(265)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color82%
Total Enrollment14,859
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Merced Community College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.2%(5,967)
Women
59.8%(8,892)

Gender Statistics

Men5,967

40% of total enrollment

Women8,892

60% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Merced Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 35% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.5%(1,829)
18-19
29.1%(3,434)
20-21
15.4%(1,822)
22-24
10.5%(1,237)
25+
29.6%(3,498)

Age Diversity Insights

35%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Merced Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 160% in-state residents, -61% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.9%(2,233)
International
1.1%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State2,233

160% of student body

International24

2% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age