by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is SUNY Westchester Community College? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at SUNY Westchester 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 find out how diverse the average college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
SUNY Westchester Community College total enrollment is approximately 5,207 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time SUNY Westchester Community College undergraduate population is made up of 48.9% women, and 51.1% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
SUNY Westchester Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,624 | 50.5% |
| White | 1,168 | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 796 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 182 | 3.5% |
| International | 156 | 3.0% |
| Unknown | 135 | 2.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 130 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,624 | 50.5% |
| White | 1,168 | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 796 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 182 | 3.5% |
| International | 156 | 3.0% |
| Unknown | 135 | 2.6% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 130 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
SUNY Westchester Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 74.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% |
This school is more popular with men than with women.
There are approximately 2,547 female students and 2,660 male students at SUNY Westchester Community College.
SUNY Westchester Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 99.0% of SUNY Westchester Community College students come from within the state, and 1.0% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 8 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,057 | 99.1% |
| Connecticut | 13 | 0.6% |
| Ohio | 1 | 0.0% |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | 1 | 0.0% |
SUNY Westchester Community College enrolls approximately 3.0% international (nonresident) students, enhancing the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At SUNY Westchester Community College, 48.3% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,591 | 27.7% |
| 20-21 | 1,934 | 20.7% |
| 22-24 | 1,408 | 15.0% |
| 25-29 | 1,010 | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 956 | 10.2% |
| 35 and over | 902 | 9.6% |
| 30-34 | 558 | 6.0% |
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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