A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Five Towns College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 119% more male students than female students enrolled at Five Towns College with a gender ratio of 69% men to 31% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Five Towns College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
375
|
| Women |
171
|
Five Towns College 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 |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191205 IPEDS survey data for Five Towns College.