A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TC3 are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at Tompkins Cortland Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TC3 has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,893
|
| Women |
2,549
|
TC3 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 |
3%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
61% 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 | 27.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196565 IPEDS survey data for Tompkins Cortland Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024