Monterey Peninsula College Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
2%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student body with 70% 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
30.2%(3,060)
Hispanic
46.6%(4,723)
African American
2.4%(245)
Asian
6.4%(647)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.8%(85)
Two or More Races
6.1%(621)
Unknown
7.2%(733)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment10,180
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Monterey Peninsula College has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.4%(4,721)
Women
53.6%(5,459)

Gender Statistics

Men4,721

46% of total enrollment

Women5,459

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Monterey Peninsula College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.6%(1,221)
18-19
20.1%(1,478)
20-21
13.3%(980)
22-24
10.8%(795)
25+
39.1%(2,876)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Monterey Peninsula 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 167% in-state residents, -69% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.8%(899)
International
1.2%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State899

167% of student body

International11

2% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age