A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CSM are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
28%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
30%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at College of San Mateo with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSM has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,686
|
| Women |
3,826
|
CSM serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 32.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 68.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122791 IPEDS survey data for College of San Mateo.