College of Southern Idaho Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 46%

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 College of Southern Idaho are primarily White with a sizeable 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.

Racial demographics of College of Southern Idaho students
Race Percent of Students
White
68%
Black
1%
Hispanic
24%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Southern Idaho with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Southern Idaho has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for College of Southern Idaho students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for College of Southern Idaho students
Gender Number of Students
Men
4,043
Women
6,133

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 6%

College of Southern Idaho draws 92 percent of students from Idaho, 6 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Idaho, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for College of Southern Idaho students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
92%
Out of State
6%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$48,219 per year

51% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,176
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 27.4%
Part-time undergraduates 50.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142559.

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