A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LIBI are predominantly Asian with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
15%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
40%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 469% more female students than male students enrolled at Long Island Business Institute with a gender ratio of 85% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LIBI has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
85%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
111
|
| Women |
632
|
LIBI serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
98% 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 | 65.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192509 IPEDS survey data for Long Island Business Institute.