A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Antelope Valley College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Antelope Valley College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
23%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
49%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 28% more female students than male students enrolled at Antelope Valley College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Antelope Valley College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,184
|
| Women |
6,656
|
Antelope Valley College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 37% |
| Part time Undergrads | 67.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=109350 IPEDS survey data for Antelope Valley College.
Last updated February 24, 2024