A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FLC are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 24% more female students than male students enrolled at Folsom Lake College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FLC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,932
|
| Women |
4,864
|
FLC 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 |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
25% 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 | 36.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 71.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=444219 IPEDS survey data for Folsom Lake College.
Last updated February 24, 2024