by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is SUNY Schenectady? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at SUNY Schenectady. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
What does diversity really mean at the college level? College Factual crunched the numbers to find out how diverse the typical college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
SUNY Schenectady total enrollment is approximately 1,212 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time SUNY Schenectady undergraduate population is made up of 51.7% women, and 48.3% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
SUNY Schenectady Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 47.6% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 165 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 13.0% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 75 | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 17 | 1.4% |
| International | 9 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 47.6% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 165 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 13.0% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 75 | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 17 | 1.4% |
| International | 9 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
Schenectady County Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 89.2% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.7% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 2.7% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 627 female students and 585 male students at SUNY Schenectady.
Schenectady County Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 99.7% of SUNY Schenectady students come from within the state, and 0.3% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 2 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 602 | 99.8% |
| Texas | 1 | 0.2% |
SUNY Schenectady welcomes about 0.7% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the global diversity of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At SUNY Schenectady, 23.7% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,891 | 54.2% |
| 18-19 | 550 | 15.8% |
| 20-21 | 277 | 7.9% |
| 35 and over | 250 | 7.2% |
| 25-29 | 206 | 5.9% |
| 22-24 | 186 | 5.3% |
| 30-34 | 130 | 3.7% |
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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