A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Marys College of California are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Saint Marys College of California has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
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 |
46%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Marys College of California with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Marys College of California has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,146
|
| Women |
1,619
|
Saint Marys College of California serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
23% 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 | 8.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123554 IPEDS survey data for Saint Marys College of California.