by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Bergen Community College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Bergen Community College. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual ran the numbers to find out how diverse the typical college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Bergen Community College total enrollment is approximately 6,813 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Bergen Community College undergraduate population is made up of 48.4% women, and 51.6% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Bergen Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,028 | 44.5% |
| White | 1,662 | 24.4% |
| International | 533 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 532 | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 472 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 6.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 111 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,028 | 44.5% |
| White | 1,662 | 24.4% |
| International | 533 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 532 | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 472 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 450 | 6.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 111 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
Bergen Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
This school is more popular with men than with women.
There are approximately 3,295 female students and 3,518 male students at Bergen Community College.
Bergen Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 98.7% of Bergen Community College students come from within the state, and 1.3% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 8 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,561 | 98.9% |
| New York | 23 | 0.9% |
| California | 1 | 0.0% |
| Washington | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | 1 | 0.0% |
Bergen Community College hosts roughly 7.8% international (nonresident) students, adding to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Bergen Community College, 52.6% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 3,210 | 27.8% |
| 20-21 | 2,870 | 24.8% |
| 22-24 | 1,982 | 17.1% |
| 25-29 | 1,333 | 11.5% |
| 35 and over | 1,022 | 8.8% |
| 30-34 | 633 | 5.5% |
| Under 18 | 515 | 4.5% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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