California State University-Channel Islands Demographics & Diversity Overview

75%
Minority Students
66%
Female Students
2%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State University-Channel Islands has a diverse student body with 75% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
23.7%(1,572)
Hispanic
60.2%(3,994)
African American
2.2%(145)
Asian
6.3%(420)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(16)
Two or More Races
3.7%(247)
Unknown
3.5%(230)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color75%
Total Enrollment7,214
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

California State University-Channel Islands offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California State University-Channel Islands has a gender distribution of 66% female students and 34% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.4%(2,306)
Women
65.6%(4,405)

Gender Statistics

Men2,306

32% of total enrollment

Women4,405

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Channel Islands serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(71)
18-19
18.2%(964)
20-21
24.4%(1,290)
22-24
28.4%(1,503)
25+
27.6%(1,462)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(6)
22-24
23.1%(92)
25+
75.4%(300)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State University-Channel Islands attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.4%(552)
International
1.6%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State552

99% of student body

International9

2% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

75%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

66%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age