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 60% more female students than male students enrolled at Massasoit Community College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Massasoit 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 |
1,852
|
Women |
2,958
|
Massasoit Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
99%
|
Out of State |
1%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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, 2024