A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PUC are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 74% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Pacific Union 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.
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 |
26%
|
Black |
9%
|
Hispanic |
28%
|
Asian |
20%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
Two or more races |
7%
|
International |
3%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 69% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific Union College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PUC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
37%
|
Women |
63%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
324
|
Women |
546
|
PUC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
77%
|
Out of State |
21%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
2%
|
44% 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 | 14.9% |
Part time Undergrads | 10.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120865 IPEDS survey data for Pacific Union College.
Last updated February 24, 2024