A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BMCC are mainly American Indian/Alaskan with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bay Mills Community College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
53%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 333% more female students than male students enrolled at Bay Mills Community College with a gender ratio of 81% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BMCC has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
81%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
101
|
| Women |
437
|
BMCC serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% 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 | 57.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=380359 IPEDS survey data for Bay Mills Community College.