A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of the Siskiyous are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 3% more male students than female students enrolled at College of the Siskiyous with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of the Siskiyous has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
611
|
| Women |
593
|
College of the Siskiyous serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% 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 | 52.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123484 IPEDS survey data for College of the Siskiyous.