A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lehman are mainly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY Lehman College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
6%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
55%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 113% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY Lehman College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lehman has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,161
|
| Women |
8,854
|
Lehman serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
10%
|
80% 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 | 43.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190637 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Lehman College.