A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Reedley College are mostly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Reedley 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 |
20%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
70%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at Reedley College with a gender ratio of 22% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Reedley College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,516
|
| Women |
1,805
|
Reedley College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
11%
|
68% 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 | 26% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=117052 IPEDS survey data for Reedley College.
Last updated February 24, 2025