A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sac City are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Sacramento City 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 |
28%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
30%
|
| Asian |
20%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Sacramento City College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sac City has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,058
|
| Women |
10,661
|
Sac City serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
51% 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 | 37% |
| Part time Undergrads | 73% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122180 IPEDS survey data for Sacramento City College.