A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cayuga Community College are mostly White with a small Black 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 |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Cayuga County Community College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cayuga Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,411
|
| Women |
2,068
|
Cayuga Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 26.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189839 IPEDS survey data for Cayuga County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024