A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SUNY Sullivan are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Sullivan County Community College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY Sullivan has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
731
|
| Women |
967
|
SUNY Sullivan serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
61% 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 | 23.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195988 IPEDS survey data for Sullivan County Community College.