A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Solano College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 69% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Solano Community 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.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
31%
|
Black |
14%
|
Hispanic |
28%
|
Asian |
15%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
9%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Solano Community College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Solano College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
44%
|
Women |
56%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,677
|
Women |
4,749
|
Solano College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
100%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% 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 | 37.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 62.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123563 IPEDS survey data for Solano Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024