A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Broome Community College are predominantly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
59%
|
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Broome Community College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Broome Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,274
|
| Women |
3,135
|
Broome Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% 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 | 29.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189547 IPEDS survey data for Broome Community College.