A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at West Hills College Lemoore are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 76% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
West Hills College Lemoore 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 |
24%
|
Black |
6%
|
Hispanic |
57%
|
Asian |
6%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 72% more female students than male students enrolled at West Hills College Lemoore with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Hills College Lemoore has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
37%
|
Women |
63%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,412
|
Women |
2,433
|
West Hills College Lemoore serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
97%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
3%
|
64% 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 | 32.4% |
Part time Undergrads | 64.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=448594 IPEDS survey data for West Hills College Lemoore.
Last updated February 24, 2024