A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CRC are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 76% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
24%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
28%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at Cosumnes River College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CRC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,672
|
| Women |
7,622
|
CRC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
43% 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 | 37.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 75% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113096 IPEDS survey data for Cosumnes River College.
Last updated February 24, 2024