by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is West Valley College? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at West Valley College. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual analyzed the data to learn how diverse the typical college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
West Valley College total enrollment is approximately 2,518 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time West Valley College undergraduate population is made up of 52.1% women, and 47.9% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
West Valley College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 930 | 37.0% |
| White | 750 | 29.8% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 349 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 331 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 2.9% |
| Unknown | 44 | 1.7% |
| International | 33 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 930 | 37.0% |
| White | 750 | 29.8% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 349 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 331 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 2.9% |
| Unknown | 44 | 1.7% |
| International | 33 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
West Valley College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.2% |
| Asian | 13.3% |
| International | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 2.1% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,311 female students and 1,207 male students at West Valley College.
West Valley College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 99.9% of West Valley College students come from within the state, and 0.1% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 6 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,351 | 99.6% |
| Hawaii | 1 | 0.1% |
| Oregon | 1 | 0.1% |
| Illinois | 1 | 0.1% |
| New York | 1 | 0.1% |
West Valley College enrolls roughly 1.3% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At West Valley College, 45.6% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,102 | 27.5% |
| 20-21 | 1,387 | 18.1% |
| 35 and over | 1,233 | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 1,066 | 13.9% |
| 22-24 | 880 | 11.5% |
| 25-29 | 632 | 8.3% |
| 30-34 | 355 | 4.6% |
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.
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