A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCNY are mainly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Metropolitan College of New York is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
57%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 181% more female students than male students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCNY has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
166
|
| Women |
466
|
MCNY serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 81.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190114 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan College of New York.