Campus & Student Life at Hostos Community College

Home to about 6,136 undergraduates in 2020, Hostos is a public college located in Bronx, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hostos can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hostos Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Hostos Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Hostos. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hostos Disability Services.

Hostos for the Military

While not a "service academy", Hostos does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hostos Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hostos for Veterans Guide.

Hostos offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Hostos does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hostos Community College

Hostos does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Hostos Community College

There were 6,136 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,334 (54.3%). Part-time attendance was 2,802 (45.7%).

Hostos Community College is Ranked #2,933 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hostos has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Hostos #2933 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hostos by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hostos Diversity Guide.

Hostos Community College Competes in the NJCAA

Hostos has a total of 64 student athletes, 38 men and 26 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hostos Community College Athletics