Palo Alto College Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
0%
International
0
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Palo Alto College has a diverse student body with 85% 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
14.5%(2,454)
Hispanic
74.4%(12,620)
African American
5.3%(892)
Asian
1.6%(274)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
2.3%(396)
Unknown
1.6%(275)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment16,963
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Palo Alto College has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.1%(6,637)
Women
60.9%(10,326)

Gender Statistics

Men6,637

39% of total enrollment

Women10,326

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Palo Alto College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.6%(2,793)
18-19
26.6%(2,905)
20-21
15.2%(1,660)
22-24
10.3%(1,128)
25+
22.2%(2,422)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Palo Alto 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%(919)

Regional Representation

Out-of-State919

100% of student body

States Represented

0 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age