Mendocino College Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
3%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mendocino College has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
43.1%(2,470)
Hispanic
37.9%(2,175)
African American
1.8%(105)
Asian
3.4%(194)
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.6%(321)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(20)
Two or More Races
1.4%(78)
Unknown
6.5%(371)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment5,738
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Mendocino College has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.3%(2,085)
Women
63.7%(3,653)

Gender Statistics

Men2,085

36% of total enrollment

Women3,653

64% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mendocino College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 17% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 30% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.0%(1,008)
18-19
15.7%(634)
20-21
8.8%(354)
22-24
7.6%(307)
25+
42.8%(1,725)

Age Diversity Insights

17%

Traditional Age (18-21)

30%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mendocino College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 295% in-state residents, -198% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.9%(351)
International
1.1%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State351

295% of student body

International4

3% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

30%

Non-Traditional Age