A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ithaca College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Ithaca College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ithaca College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,182
|
| Women |
2,872
|
Ithaca College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
39%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191968 IPEDS survey data for Ithaca College.
Last updated February 24, 2024