Cypress College Demographics & Diversity Overview

87%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
2%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cypress College has a diverse student body with 87% 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
12.7%(2,375)
Hispanic
50.7%(9,461)
African American
4.0%(747)
Asian
24.9%(4,646)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(65)
Two or More Races
6.0%(1,115)
Unknown
1.3%(236)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color87%
Total Enrollment18,806
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Cypress College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Cypress College has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.0%(8,082)
Women
57.0%(10,724)

Gender Statistics

Men8,082

43% of total enrollment

Women10,724

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cypress College 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
9.8%(1,370)
18-19
28.1%(3,926)
20-21
18.1%(2,531)
22-24
14.6%(2,039)
25+
29.5%(4,125)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Cypress College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 151% in-state residents, -53% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.4%(2,724)
International
1.6%(44)

Regional Representation

In-State2,724

151% of student body

International44

2% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

87%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age