A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Moreno Valley College are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Moreno Valley 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 |
16%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
61%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 37% more female students than male students enrolled at Moreno Valley College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Moreno Valley College 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 |
3,844
|
| Women |
5,251
|
Moreno Valley 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 |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
53% 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 | 33.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 73% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=460394 IPEDS survey data for Moreno Valley College.
Last updated February 24, 2024