A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CUNY Graduate Center are predominantly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 76% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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 |
24%
|
| Black |
33%
|
| Hispanic |
30%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 106% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CUNY Graduate Center has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,855
|
| Women |
5,878
|
CUNY Graduate Center 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%
|
0% 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 | 81% |
| Part time Undergrads | 76.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190576 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Graduate School and University Center.