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SCC Demographics & Diversity

Carneys Point, New Jersey

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SCC are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Salem Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White 50%
Black 18%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 5%
International 0%
Race Unknown 20%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at Salem Community College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Salem Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 35%
Women 65%
Enrollment by gender for Salem Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 391
Women 720

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

SCC serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Salem Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 82%
Out of State 15%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$60,539 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,111
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 36.8%
Part time Undergrads 43.1%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186469 IPEDS survey data for Salem Community College.

Last updated February 24, 2024