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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
50% of total enrollment
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
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
Regional Representation
148% of student body
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