West Coast University-Orange County Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 67%

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 West Coast University-Orange County are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 74% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of West Coast University Orange County students
Race Percent of Students
White
26%
Black
2%
Hispanic
18%
Asian
45%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
3%
International
0%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 35%

There are 249% more female students than male students enrolled at West Coast University Orange County with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Coast University-Orange County has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for West Coast University Orange County students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
22%
Women
78%
Enrollment by gender for West Coast University Orange County students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,022
Women
3,564

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

West Coast University-Orange County draws 100 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 0 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 West Coast University Orange County students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
100%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Not Available

40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,586
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 57.8%
Part-time undergraduates 11.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=458210.

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