A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DCC are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Dutchess Community College with a gender ratio of 23% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,220
|
| Women |
1,471
|
DCC 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%
|
47% 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 | 15.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190840 IPEDS survey data for Dutchess Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025