A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chesapeake College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
70%
|
Black |
18%
|
Hispanic |
4%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 104% more female students than male students enrolled at Chesapeake College with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chesapeake College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
33%
|
Women |
67%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
590
|
Women |
1,204
|
Chesapeake College serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
96%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
33% 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 | 29.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 65% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162168 IPEDS survey data for Chesapeake College.
Last updated February 24, 2024