A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dominican College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Dominican College of Blauvelt 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 |
33%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
29%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 105% more female students than male students enrolled at Dominican College of Blauvelt with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dominican College 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 |
462
|
| Women |
945
|
Dominican College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 16.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190761 IPEDS survey data for Dominican College of Blauvelt.