A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mills College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
Mills College is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Mills College with a gender ratio of 91% women to 9% men. Though it is a women's college, 8.57% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mills College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
91%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
70
|
| Women |
747
|
Mills College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 17.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118888 IPEDS survey data for Mills College.
Last updated February 24, 2024