California State University-Sacramento Demographics & Diversity Overview

76%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California State University-Sacramento has a diverse student body with 76% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
22.9%(6,503)
Hispanic
39.3%(11,167)
African American
6.5%(1,856)
Asian
20.8%(5,912)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(78)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(283)
Two or More Races
5.8%(1,661)
Unknown
3.4%(979)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color76%
Total Enrollment31,818
International Students1%

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
43.7%(12,647)
Women
56.3%(16,274)

Gender Statistics

Men12,647

40% of total enrollment

Women16,274

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California State University-Sacramento serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(673)
18-19
22.8%(6,607)
20-21
28.0%(8,112)
22-24
25.9%(7,491)
25+
20.9%(6,038)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(49)
22-24
26.4%(765)
25+
71.9%(2,083)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California State University-Sacramento attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.0%(3,822)
International
1.0%(39)

Regional Representation

In-State3,822

100% of student body

International39

1% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

76%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age