A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bay State College are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 150% more female students than male students enrolled at Bay State College with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bay State College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
64
|
| Women |
160
|
Bay State College serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% 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 | 44.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164641 IPEDS survey data for Bay State College.
Last updated February 24, 2024