A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LaGuardia are predominantly Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY LaGuardia Community 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
10%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
46%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LaGuardia has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,373
|
| Women |
8,546
|
LaGuardia 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 |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
72% 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 | 28.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190628 IPEDS survey data for CUNY LaGuardia Community College.