El Camino was featured in The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine's February 2021 edition among the country's "Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics." Each year the magazine recognizes America's colleges and universities with the most Hispanic students, charting the national progress of Hispanics in higher education, which shows significant year-to-year growth. Rankings are based on 2018-19 academic year enrollment figures from the U.S. Department of Education. El Camino was named No. 16 on the list of top 25 community colleges granting the most AA degrees to Hispanic students and No. 15 among the top 25 community colleges enrolling the largest number of Hispanic students. This recognition illustrates the college's commitment to create clear pathways that lead to degrees, transfer, and rewarding careers.

Hispanic students enrolled at El Camino represent more than half of the student population. The college offers approximately 100 degree and 100 certificate programs, as well as resources and support designed to help students meet their academic goals and transfer or enter the workforce.