A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Massasoit Community College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 81% more female students than male students enrolled at Massasoit Community College with a gender ratio of 17% women to 9% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Massasoit Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
474
|
| Women |
856
|
Massasoit Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
45% 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 | 36.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166823 IPEDS survey data for Massasoit Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025