A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cuesta College are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Cuesta College 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 |
62%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Cuesta College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cuesta College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,876
|
| Women |
5,032
|
Cuesta College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
28% 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 | 28% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113193 IPEDS survey data for Cuesta College.