A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hostos are primarily Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
62%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 121% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY Hostos Community College with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hostos has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,527
|
| Women |
3,377
|
Hostos serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
79% 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 | 36.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190585 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Hostos Community College.