Napa Valley College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 71%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Napa Valley College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Napa 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.

Racial demographics of Napa Valley College students
Race Percent of Students
White
32%
Black
6%
Hispanic
39%
Asian
15%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
6%
International
0%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Napa Valley College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Napa Valley College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Napa Valley College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for Napa Valley College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,020
Women
2,824

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

Napa Valley College draws 94 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Napa Valley College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
94%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
4%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,166 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,844
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 32.2%
Part-time undergraduates 61.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=119331.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026