by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Salem County College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at Salem County 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 crunched the numbers to discover how diverse the average college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Salem County College total enrollment is approximately 786 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Salem County College undergraduate population is made up of 63.5% women, and 36.5% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Salem County College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 51.2% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 20.6% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 76 | 9.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 28 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.4% |
| International | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 51.2% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 20.6% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 76 | 9.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 28 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.4% |
| International | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
Salem Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 499 female students and 287 male students at Salem County College.
Salem Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 82.9% of Salem County College students come from within the state, and 17.1% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 10 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 203 | 81.9% |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | 6.0% |
| Delaware | 14 | 5.6% |
| Texas | 7 | 2.8% |
| California | 2 | 0.8% |
Salem County College hosts approximately 0.3% 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 Salem County College, 36.7% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 275 | 24.3% |
| Under 18 | 193 | 17.0% |
| 35 and over | 164 | 14.5% |
| 20-21 | 141 | 12.4% |
| 25-29 | 134 | 11.8% |
| 22-24 | 133 | 11.7% |
| 30-34 | 94 | 8.3% |
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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