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CSU Channel Islands Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 61%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at CSU Channel Islands are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

California State University Channel Islands has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of California State University Channel Islands students
Race Percent of Students
White
32%
Black
2%
Hispanic
49%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
5%
International
0%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 93% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Channel Islands with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSU Channel Islands has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for California State University Channel Islands students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for California State University Channel Islands students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,909
Women
3,683

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

CSU Channel Islands draws 98 percent of students from California, 1 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for California State University Channel Islands students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$78,662 per year

52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,592
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 20.2%
Part-time undergraduates 14.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441937.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026