A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Nyack College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black 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.
Nyack College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
20%
|
| Black |
30%
|
| Hispanic |
31%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at Nyack College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nyack College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
656
|
| Women |
939
|
Nyack College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
56%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% 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 | 33.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194161 IPEDS survey data for Nyack College.