A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Caltech are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
45%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 56% more male students than female students enrolled at California Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Caltech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,464
|
| Women |
937
|
Caltech serves a high number of out-of-state students with 72% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
14%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110404 IPEDS survey data for California Institute of Technology.