A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Nassau Community College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
39%
|
Black |
23%
|
Hispanic |
25%
|
Asian |
6%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
0%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Nassau Community College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nassau Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
48%
|
Women |
52%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
5,729
|
Women |
6,267
|
Nassau Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
99%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 24.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 36.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193478 IPEDS survey data for Nassau Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024