A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GCC are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at Genesee Community College with a gender ratio of 31% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
983
|
| Women |
1,339
|
GCC serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% 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 | 20.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191339 IPEDS survey data for Genesee Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025