A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BHCC are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
23%
|
Black |
27%
|
Hispanic |
25%
|
Asian |
10%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
6%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 49% more female students than male students enrolled at Bunker Hill Community College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BHCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
40%
|
Women |
60%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,389
|
Women |
5,050
|
BHCC serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
90%
|
Out of State |
1%
|
Foreign |
8%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% 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 | 39.2% |
Part time Undergrads | 66.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165112 IPEDS survey data for Bunker Hill Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024