A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CSU-Pueblo are predominantly White with a significant 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.
Colorado State University Pueblo has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 260% more female students than male students enrolled at Colorado State University Pueblo with a gender ratio of 22% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSU-Pueblo has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
22%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
408
|
| Women |
1,467
|
CSU-Pueblo serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
50% 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 | 19.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128106 IPEDS survey data for Colorado State University Pueblo.
Last updated February 24, 2025