A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Monroe Community College are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Monroe Community College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Monroe Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,480
|
| Women |
4,803
|
Monroe Community College 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%
|
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 | 33.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 33.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193326 IPEDS survey data for Monroe Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024