A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at York are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY York College 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
6%
|
| Black |
39%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
22%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY York College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, York has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,315
|
| Women |
4,131
|
York serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
10%
|
74% 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 | 27.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190691 IPEDS survey data for CUNY York College.