A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at EC are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
80%
|
Black |
4%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
5%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at Elmira College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, EC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
34%
|
Women |
66%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
223
|
Women |
434
|
EC serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
60%
|
Out of State |
29%
|
Foreign |
10%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 12.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 10.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190983 IPEDS survey data for Elmira College.
Last updated February 24, 2024