A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at San Diego Miramar College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
39%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
21%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 16% more male students than female students enrolled at San Diego Miramar College with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, San Diego Miramar College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,009
|
| Women |
6,053
|
San Diego Miramar College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% 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 | 46% |
| Part time Undergrads | 80.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122384 IPEDS survey data for San Diego Miramar College.