West Los Angeles College Demographics & Diversity Overview

82%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
15%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

West Los Angeles College has a diverse student body with 82% students of color and 15% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
17.1%(2,978)
Hispanic
49.3%(8,567)
African American
18.6%(3,226)
Asian
6.8%(1,188)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(30)
Two or More Races
4.3%(754)
Unknown
3.5%(613)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color82%
Total Enrollment17,492
International Students15%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

West Los Angeles College has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.0%(6,828)
Women
61.0%(10,664)

Gender Statistics

Men6,828

39% of total enrollment

Women10,664

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Los Angeles College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 13% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 26% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.0%(1,299)
18-19
12.8%(1,188)
20-21
11.7%(1,086)
22-24
12.0%(1,117)
25+
49.6%(4,608)

Age Diversity Insights

13%

Traditional Age (18-21)

26%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

West Los Angeles College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 15% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 359% in-state residents, -274% out-of-state students, and 15% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.9%(1,302)
International
4.1%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State1,302

359% of student body

International55

15% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

82%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

15%

International

Age Diversity

26%

Non-Traditional Age