Orange Coast College Demographics & Diversity Overview

66%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
14%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Orange Coast College has a diverse student body with 66% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
30.9%(6,564)
Hispanic
36.8%(7,814)
African American
2.0%(427)
Asian
23.0%(4,887)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(51)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(63)
Two or More Races
5.7%(1,205)
Unknown
1.1%(228)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color66%
Total Enrollment22,363
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Orange Coast College has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.8%(11,130)
Women
50.2%(11,233)

Gender Statistics

Men11,130

50% of total enrollment

Women11,233

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Orange Coast College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(550)
18-19
35.3%(6,025)
20-21
21.2%(3,621)
22-24
14.8%(2,534)
25+
25.5%(4,355)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Orange Coast College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 148% in-state residents, -62% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.5%(3,628)
International
8.5%(338)

Regional Representation

In-State3,628

148% of student body

International338

14% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

66%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age