A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cal State East Bay are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State University East Bay 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 |
16%
|
Black |
11%
|
Hispanic |
31%
|
Asian |
24%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
6%
|
International |
6%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 49% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University East Bay with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cal State East Bay has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
40%
|
Women |
60%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
5,481
|
Women |
8,192
|
Cal State East Bay serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
95%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
4%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 14.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110574 IPEDS survey data for California State University East Bay.
Last updated February 24, 2024