Pierce College Demographics & Diversity Overview

72%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
6%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pierce College has a diverse student body with 72% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
27.7%(6,548)
Hispanic
49.8%(11,749)
African American
5.5%(1,303)
Asian
8.8%(2,085)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(36)
Two or More Races
4.0%(933)
Unknown
3.9%(923)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color72%
Total Enrollment23,796
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pierce College has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.4%(10,332)
Women
56.6%(13,464)

Gender Statistics

Men10,332

43% of total enrollment

Women13,464

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pierce College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.3%(2,150)
18-19
27.7%(4,488)
20-21
15.2%(2,454)
22-24
12.0%(1,944)
25+
31.8%(5,145)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pierce College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 200% in-state residents, -106% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.1%(2,921)
International
2.9%(87)

Regional Representation

In-State2,921

200% of student body

International87

6% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

72%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age

Pierce College - Demographics & Diversity