A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Brookdale Community College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Brookdale Community College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Brookdale Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,607
|
| Women |
5,289
|
Brookdale Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% 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 | 23.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 45.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183859 IPEDS survey data for Brookdale Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024