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CSU Stanislaus Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

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 Stanislaus are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has 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.

Racial demographics of California State University Stanislaus students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at California State University Stanislaus with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for California State University Stanislaus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,290
Women
6,434

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 1%

CSU Stanislaus draws 99 percent of students from California, 1 percent from other states, and 0 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 Stanislaus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
99%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$56,979 per year

63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

9,724
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 20.5%
Part-time undergraduates 16.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110495.

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