A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at New York College of Health Professions are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
26%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 102% more female students than male students enrolled at New York College of Health Professions with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New York College of Health Professions has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
64
|
| Women |
129
|
New York College of Health Professions serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
25%
|
40% 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 | 73.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=418126 IPEDS survey data for New York College of Health Professions.