by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is HVCC? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at HVCC. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
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HVCC total enrollment is approximately 5,295 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time HVCC undergraduate population is made up of 46.3% women, and 53.7% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
HVCC Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,225 | 61.2% |
| Black or African American | 812 | 15.4% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 423 | 8.0% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 254 | 4.8% |
| International | 40 | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 20 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,225 | 61.2% |
| Black or African American | 812 | 15.4% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 423 | 8.0% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 254 | 4.8% |
| International | 40 | 0.8% |
| Unknown | 20 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
Hudson Valley Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0.5% |
This school is more popular with men than with women.
There are approximately 2,451 female students and 2,844 male students at HVCC.
Hudson Valley Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 96.1% of HVCC students come from within the state, and 3.9% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 18 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,658 | 97.2% |
| Massachusetts | 11 | 0.6% |
| New Jersey | 10 | 0.6% |
| Vermont | 7 | 0.4% |
| Connecticut | 4 | 0.2% |
HVCC hosts roughly 0.8% international (nonresident) students, adding to the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At HVCC, 43.1% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,641 | 28.6% |
| Under 18 | 2,349 | 25.5% |
| 20-21 | 1,340 | 14.5% |
| 22-24 | 1,000 | 10.8% |
| 25-29 | 773 | 8.4% |
| 35 and over | 662 | 7.2% |
| 30-34 | 462 | 5.0% |
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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