A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CIIS are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 327% more female students than male students enrolled at California Institute of Integral Studies with a gender ratio of 81% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CIIS has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
81%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
407
|
| Women |
1,738
|
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 | 80.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110316 IPEDS survey data for California Institute of Integral Studies.