A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at California State University-Fresno are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State University Fresno has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
21%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
48%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 50% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Fresno with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, California State University-Fresno has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,584
|
| Women |
14,415
|
California State University-Fresno serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 15.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110556 IPEDS survey data for California State University Fresno.