A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CMA are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 282% more male students than female students enrolled at California Maritime Academy with a gender ratio of 79% men to 21% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CMA has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
79%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
673
|
| Women |
176
|
CMA serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| 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 | 14.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111188 IPEDS survey data for California Maritime Academy.