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 MassBay Community College are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Massachusetts Bay Community College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MassBay Community College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,056
|
| Women |
2,312
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
MassBay Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
40% 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 | 39.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 59.7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166647 IPEDS survey data for Massachusetts Bay Community College.