West Los Angeles College Demographics & Diversity Overview

84%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
18%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

West Los Angeles College has a diverse student body with 84% students of color and 18% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
15.6%(1,343)
Hispanic
49.9%(4,289)
African American
20.8%(1,787)
Asian
5.8%(501)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(16)
Two or More Races
4.1%(351)
Unknown
3.3%(287)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color84%
Total Enrollment8,656
International Students18%

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 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.8%(3,534)
Women
59.2%(5,122)

Gender Statistics

Men3,534

41% of total enrollment

Women5,122

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Los Angeles College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 47% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.1%(1,223)
18-19
13.4%(1,159)
20-21
12.2%(1,059)
22-24
13.2%(1,143)
25+
47.0%(4,071)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

47%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

West Los Angeles College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 18% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 268% in-state residents, -186% out-of-state students, and 18% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.8%(912)
International
6.2%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State912

268% of student body

International60

18% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

84%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

18%

International

Age Diversity

47%

Non-Traditional Age