A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pacific College of Health and Science-San Diego are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
7%
|
| Two or more races |
12%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 410% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego with a gender ratio of 84% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific College of Health and Science-San Diego has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16%
|
| Women |
84%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
162
|
| Women |
827
|
Pacific College of Health and Science-San Diego serves a low number of students outside of California, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 77% |
| Part time Undergrads | 64.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=378576 IPEDS survey data for Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego.