San Diego Mesa College Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
2%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

San Diego Mesa College has a diverse student body with 70% 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
30.0%(8,688)
Hispanic
39.0%(11,293)
African American
6.8%(1,955)
Asian
14.6%(4,221)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(66)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(112)
Two or More Races
7.6%(2,212)
Unknown
1.4%(397)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment29,029
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

San Diego Mesa College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.8%(12,710)
Women
56.2%(16,319)

Gender Statistics

Men12,710

44% of total enrollment

Women16,319

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

San Diego Mesa College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.6%(2,235)
18-19
23.7%(4,555)
20-21
18.0%(3,461)
22-24
14.6%(2,815)
25+
32.1%(6,177)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

San Diego Mesa 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 227% in-state residents, -129% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.0%(2,652)
International
1.0%(27)

Regional Representation

In-State2,652

227% of student body

International27

2% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age