A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chabot College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Chabot 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 |
17%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
38%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 0.3% more male students than female students enrolled at Chabot College with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chabot College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,375
|
| Women |
5,361
|
Chabot College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
35% 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 | 38.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 69.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111920 IPEDS survey data for Chabot College.
Last updated February 24, 2024