A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Plaza College are predominantly Hispanic with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
12%
|
| Black |
31%
|
| Hispanic |
33%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
12%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 311% more female students than male students enrolled at Plaza College with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Plaza College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
158
|
| Women |
649
|
Plaza College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
90% 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 | 55.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194499 IPEDS survey data for Plaza College.