Is MassBay Community College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at MassBay 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 crunched the numbers to find out how diverse the average college campus really is, including race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
MassBay Community College total enrollment is approximately 1,587 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time MassBay Community College undergraduate population is made up of 50.0% women, and 50.0% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
MassBay Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 37.2% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 15.6% |
| International | 134 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 93 | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 82 | 5.2% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 54 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 37.2% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 15.6% |
| International | 134 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 93 | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 82 | 5.2% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 54 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
Massachusetts Bay Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Unknown | 11.0% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% |
This school is more popular with men than with women.
There are approximately 793 female students and 794 male students at MassBay Community College.
Massachusetts Bay Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 98.3% of MassBay Community College students come from within the state, and 1.7% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 13 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,026 | 98.4% |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 0.4% |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 0.2% |
| Georgia | 2 | 0.2% |
| Delaware | 1 | 0.1% |
MassBay Community College hosts approximately 8.4% 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 MassBay Community College, 38.2% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 923 | 20.2% |
| 35 and over | 887 | 19.4% |
| 20-21 | 825 | 18.0% |
| 22-24 | 703 | 15.4% |
| 25-29 | 670 | 14.7% |
| 30-34 | 430 | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 135 | 3.0% |
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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