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York Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 73%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at York are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

CUNY York College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Racial demographics of CUNY York College students
Race Percent of Students
White
6%
Black
39%
Hispanic
24%
Asian
22%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
1%
International
5%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY York College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, York has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for CUNY York College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
37%
Women
63%
Enrollment by gender for CUNY York College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,302
Women
3,872

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 5%

York draws 93 percent of students from New York, 0 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for CUNY York College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
93%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,168 per year

71% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,174
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 27.5%
Part-time undergraduates 29.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190691.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026