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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
40% of total enrollment
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
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
Regional Representation
160% of student body
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