A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Boricua College are mostly Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Boricua College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
82%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 301% more female students than male students enrolled at Boricua College with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Boricua College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
92
|
| Women |
369
|
Boricua College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
83% 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 | 59.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189413 IPEDS survey data for Boricua College.