Riverside City College Demographics & Diversity Overview

86%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Riverside City College has a diverse student body with 86% 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
13.9%(3,871)
Hispanic
66.3%(18,526)
African American
7.7%(2,162)
Asian
6.7%(1,871)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(53)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(106)
Two or More Races
4.3%(1,196)
Unknown
0.5%(146)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color86%
Total Enrollment28,081
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Riverside City College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.9%(11,208)
Women
60.1%(16,873)

Gender Statistics

Men11,208

40% of total enrollment

Women16,873

60% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Riverside City College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.6%(1,748)
18-19
33.1%(6,765)
20-21
18.1%(3,695)
22-24
13.9%(2,843)
25+
26.4%(5,386)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Riverside City 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 190% in-state residents, -92% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.1%(4,122)
International
0.9%(38)

Regional Representation

In-State4,122

190% of student body

International38

2% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

86%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age