A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pasadena City College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 93% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Pasadena City 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 |
7%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
50%
|
| Asian |
23%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 8% more female students than male students enrolled at Pasadena City College with a gender ratio of 7% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pasadena City College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,427
|
| Women |
1,541
|
Pasadena City College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% 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 | 28.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121044 IPEDS survey data for Pasadena City College.
Last updated February 24, 2025