by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Northampton Community College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Northampton Community College. We examined 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 analyzed the data to learn how diverse the standard college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Northampton Community College total enrollment is approximately 3,559 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Northampton Community College undergraduate population is made up of 56.5% women, and 43.5% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Northampton Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,528 | 43.2% |
| Hispanic | 911 | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 487 | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 309 | 8.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 141 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 100 | 2.8% |
| International | 61 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,528 | 43.2% |
| Hispanic | 911 | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 487 | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 309 | 8.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 141 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 100 | 2.8% |
| International | 61 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
Northampton County Area Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0.9% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 2,010 female students and 1,549 male students at Northampton Community College.
Northampton County Area Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 100.0% of Northampton Community College students come from within the state, and 0.0% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 11 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,700 | 96.8% |
| New Jersey | 41 | 2.3% |
| District of Columbia | 4 | 0.2% |
| New York | 3 | 0.2% |
| Maryland | 2 | 0.1% |
Northampton Community College hosts about 1.7% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the multicultural environment of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Northampton Community College, 45.1% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,333 | 26.5% |
| 20-21 | 1,638 | 18.6% |
| 35 and over | 1,237 | 14.0% |
| 22-24 | 1,212 | 13.8% |
| 25-29 | 963 | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 763 | 8.7% |
| 30-34 | 664 | 7.5% |
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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