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Sacramento State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 75%

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 Sacramento State are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic 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.

California State University Sacramento 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.

Racial demographics of California State University Sacramento students
Race Percent of Students
White
29%
Black
6%
Hispanic
29%
Asian
21%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
6%
International
2%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 28% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Sacramento with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for California State University Sacramento students
Gender Number of Students
Men
14,026
Women
17,917

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

Sacramento State draws 96 percent of students from California, 2 percent from other states, and 2 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 Sacramento students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$65,686 per year

57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

31,943
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 23.4%
Part-time undergraduates 19.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110617.

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