A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City College of New York are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY City 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.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
15%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
35%
|
| Asian |
25%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY City College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City College of New York has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,588
|
| Women |
7,901
|
City College of New York serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
70% 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 | 23% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190567 IPEDS survey data for CUNY City College.