Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Manchester Community College are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Manchester Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Manchester Community College 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 |
1,911
|
| Women |
2,537
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Manchester Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
55% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 30.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129695 IPEDS survey data for Manchester Community College.