A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Curry College are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at Curry College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Curry College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
842
|
| Women |
1,210
|
Curry College serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
22% 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 | 26.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165529 IPEDS survey data for Curry College.