A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Herkimer County Community College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
70%
|
Black |
15%
|
Hispanic |
7%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
5%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College with a gender ratio of 23% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Herkimer County Community College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
16%
|
Women |
23%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
293
|
Women |
426
|
Herkimer County Community College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
87%
|
Out of State |
6%
|
Foreign |
7%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% 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 | 21.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 17.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191612 IPEDS survey data for Herkimer County Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025