Santiago Canyon College Demographics & Diversity Overview

73%
Minority Students
39%
Female Students
5%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santiago Canyon College has a diverse student body with 73% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
26.2%(4,808)
Hispanic
56.0%(10,268)
African American
2.5%(458)
Asian
8.1%(1,483)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(56)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(60)
Two or More Races
4.1%(745)
Unknown
2.5%(451)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color73%
Total Enrollment18,473
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Santiago Canyon College has a gender distribution of 39% female students and 61% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
61.4%(11,343)
Women
38.6%(7,130)

Gender Statistics

Men11,343

61% of total enrollment

Women7,130

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santiago Canyon College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 26% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.8%(938)
18-19
21.7%(2,599)
20-21
15.4%(1,849)
22-24
14.2%(1,700)
25+
40.8%(4,892)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

26%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santiago Canyon College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 192% in-state residents, -97% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.4%(1,705)
International
2.6%(46)

Regional Representation

In-State1,705

192% of student body

International46

5% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

73%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

39%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

26%

Non-Traditional Age