A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
46%
|
Black |
12%
|
Hispanic |
14%
|
Asian |
4%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
9%
|
Race Unknown |
13%
|
There are 89% more female students than male students enrolled at Long Island University C W Post Campus with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
35%
|
Women |
65%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
5,440
|
Women |
10,297
|
Long Island University-C W Post Campus serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
73%
|
Out of State |
22%
|
Foreign |
5%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 8.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 11.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192448 IPEDS survey data for Long Island University C W Post Campus.
Last updated February 24, 2024