by our College Data Analytics TeamPalo Alto College total enrollment is approximately 11,193 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Palo Alto College undergraduate population is made up of 65% women, and 35% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Palo Alto College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,861 |
| White | 195 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 24 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International | 1 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,585 |
| White | 1,679 |
| Black or African American | 481 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 279 |
| Asian | 107 |
| Unknown | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 |
| International | 1 |
There are approximately 6,898 female students and 4,295 male students at Palo Alto College.
Learn more about international students at Palo Alto College.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Palo Alto College, 40.41% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,226 |
| 20-21 | 1,560 |
| 22-24 | 1,006 |
| 25-29 | 909 |
| 35 and over | 712 |
| 30-34 | 477 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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