A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY Empire State College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium 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 |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 147% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY Empire State College with a gender ratio of 13% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY Empire State College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
506
|
| Women |
1,250
|
SUNY Empire State College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 82.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 57.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196264 IPEDS survey data for SUNY Empire State College.
Last updated February 24, 2025