A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bethesda University of California are predominantly Foreign Resident with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 92% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
8%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
38%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 147% more male students than female students enrolled at Bethesda University of California with a gender ratio of 71% men to 29% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bethesda University of California has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
188
|
| Women |
76
|
Bethesda University of California serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 36 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
44%
|
| Unknown Location |
12%
|
29% 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 | 38.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110060 IPEDS survey data for Bethesda University of California.