A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GSC are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
85%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 161% more female students than male students enrolled at Granite State College with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GSC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
395
|
| Women |
1,030
|
GSC serves a low number of students outside of New Hampshire, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% 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 | 70.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183257 IPEDS survey data for Granite State College.
Last updated February 24, 2024