A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cal State Long Beach are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State University Long Beach has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
19%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
39%
|
| Asian |
23%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Long Beach with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cal State Long Beach has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16,087
|
| Women |
22,886
|
Cal State Long Beach 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 |
2%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% 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 | 18.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110583 IPEDS survey data for California State University Long Beach.