A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CityU are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
20%
|
There are 66% more female students than male students enrolled at City University of Seattle with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CityU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
789
|
| Women |
1,306
|
CityU serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 66% |
| Part time Undergrads | 84% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234915 IPEDS survey data for City University of Seattle.
Last updated February 24, 2024