A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Charter Oak State College are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 224% more female students than male students enrolled at Charter Oak State College with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Charter Oak State College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
378
|
| Women |
1,224
|
Charter Oak State College serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% 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 | 90.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 79.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=128780 IPEDS survey data for Charter Oak State College.