A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cerritos College are primarily Hispanic with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Cerritos 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 |
5%
|
Black |
3%
|
Hispanic |
70%
|
Asian |
8%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
5%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Cerritos College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cerritos College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
47%
|
Women |
53%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
9,181
|
Women |
10,288
|
Cerritos 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 |
0%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
57% 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 | 35.4% |
Part time Undergrads | 65.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111887 IPEDS survey data for Cerritos College.
Last updated February 24, 2024