Santa Ana College Demographics & Diversity Overview

83%
Minority Students
43%
Female Students
3%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Ana College has a diverse student body with 83% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
16.5%(3,905)
Hispanic
55.7%(13,214)
African American
1.6%(370)
Asian
7.7%(1,827)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(41)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(69)
Two or More Races
1.8%(436)
Unknown
16.3%(3,864)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color83%
Total Enrollment23,852
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
56.8%(13,558)
Women
43.2%(10,294)

Gender Statistics

Men13,558

57% of total enrollment

Women10,294

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santa Ana College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 51% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.3%(2,704)
18-19
16.3%(3,897)
20-21
10.8%(2,581)
22-24
10.7%(2,545)
25+
50.8%(12,118)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

51%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santa Ana College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 280% in-state residents, -183% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.9%(3,304)
International
1.1%(38)

Regional Representation

In-State3,304

280% of student body

International38

3% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

83%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

43%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

51%

Non-Traditional Age