A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at York College are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
20%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at York College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, York College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
286
|
| Women |
340
|
York College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 74% of the student body residing outside of Nebraska or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
26%
|
| Out of State |
66%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
46% 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 | 1.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181853 IPEDS survey data for York College.