A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY Orange are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Orange County Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Orange County Community College with a gender ratio of 16% women to 13% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY Orange has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
675
|
| Women |
875
|
SUNY Orange serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 22.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 40.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194240 IPEDS survey data for Orange County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025