A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CSU Channel Islands are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State University Channel Islands has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
32%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
49%
|
Asian |
6%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
5%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Channel Islands with a gender ratio of 4% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSU Channel Islands has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3%
|
Women |
4%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
167
|
Women |
231
|
CSU Channel Islands serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
97%
|
Out of State |
1%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 20.2% |
Part time Undergrads | 14.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441937 IPEDS survey data for California State University Channel Islands.
Last updated February 24, 2025