Canada College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 69%

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

Racial demographics of Canada College students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 49% more female students than male students enrolled at Canada College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Canada College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Canada College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for Canada College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,664
Women
3,961

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 12%

Canada College draws 88 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 12 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 Canada College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
88%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
12%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$93,099 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,625
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 47.5%
Part-time undergraduates 79.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111434.

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