Merritt College Demographics & Diversity Overview

82%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
0
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Merritt College has a diverse student body with 82% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
16.7%(1,823)
Hispanic
32.3%(3,533)
African American
21.1%(2,308)
Asian
19.4%(2,117)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(43)
Two or More Races
5.8%(635)
Unknown
4.0%(440)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color82%
Total Enrollment11,059
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Merritt College has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.8%(4,074)
Women
63.2%(6,985)

Gender Statistics

Men4,074

37% of total enrollment

Women6,985

63% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Merritt College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 15% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 31% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.2%(822)
18-19
14.1%(950)
20-21
11.2%(749)
22-24
11.6%(782)
25+
50.8%(3,413)

Age Diversity Insights

15%

Traditional Age (18-21)

31%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Merritt College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 0% in-state residents, 100% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

Out-of-State
100.0%(133)

Regional Representation

Out-of-State133

100% of student body

States Represented

0 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

31%

Non-Traditional Age