A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Essex County College are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 92% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Essex County College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
8%
|
| Black |
50%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 55% more female students than male students enrolled at Essex County College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Essex County College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,540
|
| Women |
3,926
|
Essex County College serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 39.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184481 IPEDS survey data for Essex County College.