A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rockland 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 |
19%
|
Hispanic |
22%
|
Asian |
5%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 16% more female students than male students enrolled at Rockland Community College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rockland Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
46%
|
Women |
54%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,534
|
Women |
2,938
|
Rockland Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
95%
|
Out of State |
1%
|
Foreign |
4%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% 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 | 26.4% |
Part time Undergrads | 34% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195058 IPEDS survey data for Rockland Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024