A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
20%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
60% 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 | 26.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192439 IPEDS survey data for Long Island University Brooklyn Campus.