West Valley College Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
4%
International
8
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

West Valley College has a diverse student body with 70% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
29.4%(3,074)
Hispanic
27.9%(2,913)
African American
2.3%(242)
Asian
27.8%(2,909)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(30)
Two or More Races
9.8%(1,021)
Unknown
2.4%(250)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment10,500
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

West Valley College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.7%(4,693)
Women
55.3%(5,807)

Gender Statistics

Men4,693

45% of total enrollment

Women5,807

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Valley College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.6%(914)
18-19
30.1%(2,186)
20-21
17.5%(1,275)
22-24
11.9%(865)
25+
27.9%(2,032)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

West Valley College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 158% in-state residents, -62% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.8%(1,306)
International
2.2%(29)

Regional Representation

In-State1,306

158% of student body

International29

4% of student body

States Represented

8 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age