A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Guttman are primarily Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 92% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman 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 |
8%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
61%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 20% more male students than female students enrolled at CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Guttman has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
460
|
| Women |
382
|
Guttman serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
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 | 1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=475565 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College.