by our College Data Analytics TeamIs San Diego Mesa College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at San Diego Mesa College. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual ran the numbers to discover how diverse the average college campus really is, including race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
San Diego Mesa College total enrollment is approximately 4,805 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time San Diego Mesa College undergraduate population is made up of 50.5% women, and 49.5% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
San Diego Mesa College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,059 | 42.9% |
| White | 1,370 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 568 | 11.8% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 388 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 5.9% |
| International | 62 | 1.3% |
| Unknown | 39 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.5% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,059 | 42.9% |
| White | 1,370 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 568 | 11.8% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 388 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 5.9% |
| International | 62 | 1.3% |
| Unknown | 39 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.5% |
San Diego Mesa College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 48.8% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 2,428 female students and 2,377 male students at San Diego Mesa College.
San Diego Mesa College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 99.3% of San Diego Mesa College students come from within the state, and 0.7% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 22 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3,079 | 98.0% |
| Colorado | 10 | 0.3% |
| Washington | 7 | 0.2% |
| Oregon | 6 | 0.2% |
| Arizona | 5 | 0.2% |
San Diego Mesa College hosts about 1.3% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At San Diego Mesa College, 40.2% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4,445 | 23.1% |
| 20-21 | 3,275 | 17.0% |
| 22-24 | 2,917 | 15.2% |
| 25-29 | 2,607 | 13.6% |
| 35 and over | 2,503 | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 1,955 | 10.2% |
| 30-34 | 1,510 | 7.9% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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