A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pacific Oaks College are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Pacific Oaks 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 |
19%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
61%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 690% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific Oaks College with a gender ratio of 89% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific Oaks College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
89%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
120
|
| Women |
948
|
Pacific Oaks College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 88.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 98.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120768 IPEDS survey data for Pacific Oaks College.