A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Harbor College are mainly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Los Angeles Harbor 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 |
14%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
57%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 57% more female students than male students enrolled at Los Angeles Harbor College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Harbor College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,869
|
| Women |
4,515
|
Harbor College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
56% 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 | 33.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 66.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117690 IPEDS survey data for Los Angeles Harbor College.
Last updated February 24, 2024