A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Canada College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Canada College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
28%
|
Black |
3%
|
Hispanic |
45%
|
Asian |
13%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
4%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Canada College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Canada College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
41%
|
Women |
59%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,229
|
Women |
3,159
|
Canada College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
89%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
11%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 47.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 79.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111434 IPEDS survey data for Canada College.
Last updated February 24, 2024