Sierra College Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
2%
International
8
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Sierra College has a diverse student body with 45% 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
55.2%(13,056)
Hispanic
22.8%(5,383)
African American
3.2%(750)
Asian
8.6%(2,033)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(131)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(119)
Two or More Races
7.7%(1,830)
Unknown
1.5%(356)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment23,722
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Sierra College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.5%(10,553)
Women
55.5%(13,169)

Gender Statistics

Men10,553

44% of total enrollment

Women13,169

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Sierra College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 33% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.2%(3,526)
18-19
29.9%(5,201)
20-21
15.6%(2,720)
22-24
10.3%(1,788)
25+
24.0%(4,180)

Age Diversity Insights

33%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Sierra 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 152% in-state residents, -54% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.8%(2,441)
International
1.2%(30)

Regional Representation

In-State2,441

152% of student body

International30

2% of student body

States Represented

8 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age