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Palo Alto College
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Palo Alto College.

12,395
Students
63%
Women
37%
Men

Student Body

Palo Alto College has 12,395 total students. 12,395 are undergraduates and 0 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
12,395
Graduates
0
Total
12,395

The enrollment trend at Palo Alto College over the past 3 years:

20.0K
17.2K
14.4K
11.6K
8.8K
6.0K
2024
2025
2026

Additional facts about the student body at Palo Alto College:

15
States represented

Gender

More women than men attend Palo Alto College. In the undergraduate class, 63% are women and 37% are men.

Women (63%)
Men (37%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Palo Alto College as of 2026.

Hispanic
6,775
Black
516
White
1,060
Asian
128
Native
13
Pacific
10
Multiple
235

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Palo Alto College is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Palo Alto College to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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