A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at San Francisco State are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 79% 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 |
21%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
28%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at San Francisco State University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, San Francisco State has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10,934
|
| Women |
14,348
|
San Francisco State 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 |
1%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% 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 | 19.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122597 IPEDS survey data for San Francisco State University.