A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of Alameda are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
14%
|
Black |
19%
|
Hispanic |
22%
|
Asian |
30%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
5%
|
International |
4%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Alameda with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Alameda has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
42%
|
Women |
58%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,409
|
Women |
3,264
|
College of Alameda serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
81%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
13%
|
Unknown Location |
7%
|
41% 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 | 42.9% |
Part time Undergrads | 83.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=108667 IPEDS survey data for College of Alameda.
Last updated February 24, 2024