A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mt Sierra College are predominantly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
46%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 161% more male students than female students enrolled at Mt Sierra College with a gender ratio of 72% men to 28% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mt Sierra College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
72%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
94
|
| Women |
36
|
Mt Sierra College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
25%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 44.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=398130 IPEDS survey data for Mt Sierra College.