A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of Mount Saint Vincent are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White 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.
College of Mount Saint Vincent 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 |
27%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
39%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 261% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Mount Saint Vincent with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Mount Saint Vincent has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
624
|
| Women |
2,253
|
College of Mount Saint Vincent serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 11% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193399 IPEDS survey data for College of Mount Saint Vincent.