A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SCC are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
47%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 80% more male students than female students enrolled at Santiago Canyon College with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
64%
|
| Women |
36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,519
|
| Women |
4,177
|
SCC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
28% 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 | 31.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 72% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=399212 IPEDS survey data for Santiago Canyon College.