Saint Mary's College of California Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
3%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Saint Mary's College of California has a diverse student body with 59% 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

White
39.0%(879)
Hispanic
31.4%(708)
African American
5.6%(127)
Asian
10.5%(237)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(7)
Pacific Islander
1.2%(28)
Two or More Races
9.7%(219)
Unknown
2.1%(48)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment3,279
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Saint Mary's College of California offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Saint Mary's College of California has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(1,008)
Women
56.4%(1,306)

Gender Statistics

Men1,008

31% of total enrollment

Women1,306

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Saint Mary's College of California serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.2%(86)
18-19
42.2%(863)
20-21
40.2%(821)
22-24
7.6%(156)
25+
5.7%(117)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(8)
22-24
23.9%(157)
25+
74.8%(491)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Saint Mary's College of California attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.4%(421)
Out-of-State
12.4%(62)
International
3.2%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State421

84% of student body

Out-of-State62

12% of student body

International16

3% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age