Pacific Oaks College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

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 Pacific Oaks College are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College students
Race	Percent of Students
White	19%
Black	7%
Hispanic	61%
Asian	3%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1%
Two or more races	2%
International	0%
Race Unknown	6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Medium

Gender Diversity Index: 25%

There are 472% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific Oaks College with a gender ratio of 85% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific Oaks College has a moderate gender diversity compared with other US colleges.

Male to female gender ratio for Pacific Oaks College students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	15%
Women	85%

Enrollment by gender for Pacific Oaks College students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	159
Women	909

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 20%

Pacific Oaks College draws 80 percent of students from California, 0 percent from other states, and 20 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 Pacific Oaks College students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	80%
Out of State	0%
Foreign	20%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$60,596 per year

0% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,068

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	88.4%
Part-time undergraduates	98.7%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120768.

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