A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SCCC are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Schenectady County Community College with a gender ratio of 33% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SCCC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
33%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,110
|
| Women |
1,275
|
SCCC 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 |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% 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 | 23% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195322 IPEDS survey data for Schenectady County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025