A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Quinebaug Valley Community College are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 55% more female students than male students enrolled at Quinebaug Valley Community College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Quinebaug Valley Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
468
|
| Women |
727
|
Quinebaug Valley Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 38.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130217 IPEDS survey data for Quinebaug Valley Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024