Statistics for student parents in college?

This may be kind of specific, but I'm a prospective parent student, and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find statistics about student parents enrolled in college, specifically in California if possible? I'm curious to see how common this is.

Locating specific statistics for parent students in college can be a challenging endeavor due to the unique demographic and reporting standards from different colleges. However, more general reports might provide some insight. According to a 2017 report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research, around 22% of all undergraduate students in the U.S. were parents. Unfortunately, the data at a state-specific level is harder to come by, but given the fact that California has a large population and higher education system, one might expect the representation of student parents to be substantial as well.

Bear in mind, the distribution varies across community colleges, public, and private universities, with a higher percentage of student parents often reported at community colleges. For instance, a 2019 report by the Government Accountability Office estimated around 22% of community college students are parents.

Reach out to the specific California colleges you're interested in, they may provide statistics or at least anecdotes about the abundance and support systems for parent students. Student parent services or the office of institutional research at these institutions might provide relevant information. Don't hesitate to connect with student parent organizations at these schools, as they can offer valuable insight and advice from personal experiences as well.