A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sussex County Community College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 14% more male students than female students enrolled at Sussex County Community College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sussex County Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,161
|
| Women |
1,020
|
Sussex County Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 20.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=247603 IPEDS survey data for Sussex County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024