A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pacific Graduate School of Psychology are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 78% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
22%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
19%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
34%
|
There are 484% more female students than male students enrolled at Palo Alto University with a gender ratio of 85% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
85%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
165
|
| Women |
964
|
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 | 47.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120698 IPEDS survey data for Palo Alto University.