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College of the Canyons Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 64%

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 College of the Canyons are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

College of the Canyons 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 College of the Canyons students
Race Percent of Students
White
36%
Black
4%
Hispanic
46%
Asian
8%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
1%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 20% more male students than female students enrolled at College of the Canyons with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of the Canyons has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for College of the Canyons students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
55%
Women
45%
Enrollment by gender for College of the Canyons students
Gender Number of Students
Men
9,860
Women
8,215

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

College of the Canyons draws 95 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 2 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 College of the Canyons students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
95%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$79,149 per year

41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

18,075
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 30.4%
Part-time undergraduates 62.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111461.

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