A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SAC are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Santa Ana 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 |
21%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
50%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 32% more male students than female students enrolled at Santa Ana College with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SAC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13,558
|
| Women |
10,294
|
SAC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
56% 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 | 56.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 81.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121619 IPEDS survey data for Santa Ana College.