A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Shasta College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at Shasta College with a gender ratio of 18% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Shasta College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
18%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,127
|
| Women |
1,418
|
Shasta College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 86 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
86%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
14%
|
59% 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 | 35.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123299 IPEDS survey data for Shasta College.
Last updated February 24, 2025