A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Staten Island are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
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 |
47%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY College of Staten Island with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Staten Island 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 |
4,622
|
| Women |
5,626
|
Staten Island serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
62% 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 | 18.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190558 IPEDS survey data for CUNY College of Staten Island.