Rio Hondo College Demographics & Diversity Overview

93%
Minority Students
42%
Female Students
1%
International
6
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rio Hondo College has a diverse student body with 93% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
6.5%(1,051)
Hispanic
77.0%(12,410)
African American
1.7%(278)
Asian
5.5%(879)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(31)
Two or More Races
1.1%(174)
Unknown
7.8%(1,261)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color93%
Total Enrollment16,139
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Rio Hondo College has a gender distribution of 42% female students and 58% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
57.6%(9,303)
Women
42.4%(6,836)

Gender Statistics

Men9,303

58% of total enrollment

Women6,836

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rio Hondo College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 43% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.7%(1,240)
18-19
21.8%(3,519)
20-21
14.4%(2,316)
22-24
13.5%(2,174)
25+
42.7%(6,889)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

43%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rio Hondo College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 219% in-state residents, -119% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.7%(2,919)
International
0.3%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State2,919

219% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

6 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

93%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

42%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

43%

Non-Traditional Age