A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Irvine Valley College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% 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 |
34%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
25%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 4% more male students than female students enrolled at Irvine Valley College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Irvine Valley College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,345
|
| Women |
5,119
|
Irvine Valley College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 86 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
86%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
35% 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 | 29.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=116439 IPEDS survey data for Irvine Valley College.
Last updated February 24, 2024