A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TUI are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
29%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
35%
|
There are 58% more male students than female students enrolled at Trident University International with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TUI has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,204
|
| Women |
2,657
|
TUI serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 89% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
88%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
0% 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 | 89.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 54.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450979 IPEDS survey data for Trident University International.