Connecticut State Community College Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity Index: 69%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Connecticut State Community College are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Connecticut State Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 57% more female students than male students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Connecticut State Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity Index: 1%

Connecticut State Community College draws 99 percent of students from Connecticut, 1 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Connecticut, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Total enrollment