A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cogswell College are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 171% more male students than female students enrolled at Cogswell College with a gender ratio of 73% men to 27% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cogswell College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
73%
|
| Women |
27%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
285
|
| Women |
105
|
Cogswell College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 19.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112394 IPEDS survey data for Cogswell College.