Race & Ethnicity
San Diego Mesa College has a diverse student body with 71% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
44% of total enrollment
56% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
San Diego Mesa College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 32% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
41%
Traditional Age (18-21)
32%
Non-Traditional (25+)
0%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
San Diego Mesa College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 225% in-state residents, -128% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
225% of student body
3% of student body
States Represented
12 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
71%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
56%
Female Students
Global Reach
3%
International
Age Diversity
32%
Non-Traditional Age