A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Maria College of Albany are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
21%
|
There are 685% more female students than male students enrolled at Maria College of Albany with a gender ratio of 89% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Maria College of Albany has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
89%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
91
|
| Women |
714
|
Maria College of Albany 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%
|
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 | 58.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 66.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192785 IPEDS survey data for Maria College of Albany.