California State University-Sacramento Demographics & Diversity Overview

75%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
2%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State University-Sacramento 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
23.6%(7,761)
Hispanic
38.1%(12,542)
African American
6.4%(2,119)
Asian
21.0%(6,912)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(89)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(320)
Two or More Races
5.9%(1,931)
Unknown
3.7%(1,232)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color75%
Total Enrollment36,945
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

California State University-Sacramento has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.8%(14,637)
Women
56.3%(18,819)

Gender Statistics

Men14,637

40% of total enrollment

Women18,819

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Sacramento serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(647)
18-19
24.0%(6,785)
20-21
27.2%(7,680)
22-24
25.7%(7,256)
25+
20.9%(5,900)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(48)
22-24
28.5%(827)
25+
69.9%(2,029)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State University-Sacramento 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
97.8%(3,749)
International
2.2%(85)

Regional Representation

In-State3,749

99% of student body

International85

2% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

75%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age