A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CSU Stanislaus are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 76% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
California State University Stanislaus 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 |
24%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
49%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Stanislaus with a gender ratio of 9% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSU Stanislaus has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
319
|
| Women |
853
|
CSU Stanislaus serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
61% 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 | 20.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110495 IPEDS survey data for California State University Stanislaus.
Last updated February 24, 2025