A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Monroe College-Main Campus are predominantly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
44%
|
| Hispanic |
40%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 90% more female students than male students enrolled at Monroe College Main Campus with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Monroe College-Main Campus has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,419
|
| Women |
4,592
|
Monroe College-Main Campus serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
17%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
72% 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 | 36.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193308 IPEDS survey data for Monroe College Main Campus.