A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College are primarily Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Los Angeles Trade Technical 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 |
6%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
63%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 10% more male students than female students enrolled at Los Angeles Trade Technical College with a gender ratio of 10% men to 9% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,302
|
| Women |
1,188
|
Los Angeles Trade Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
62% 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 | 51.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 70.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117724 IPEDS survey data for Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2025