A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TESC are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 37% more male students than female students enrolled at Thomas Edison State College with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TESC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,772
|
| Women |
3,476
|
0% 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 | 87.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 99.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187046 IPEDS survey data for Thomas Edison State College.