Allegany College of Maryland Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 34%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Allegany College of Maryland are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Allegany College of Maryland students
Race Percent of Students
White
79%
Black
14%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 42%

There are 140% more female students than male students enrolled at Allegany College of Maryland with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Allegany College of Maryland has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Allegany College of Maryland students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
29%
Women
71%
Enrollment by gender for Allegany College of Maryland students
Gender Number of Students
Men
812
Women
1,950

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 40%

Allegany College of Maryland draws 60 percent of students from Maryland, 40 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Maryland, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Allegany College of Maryland students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
60%
Out of State
40%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$47,347 per year

60% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,762
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 26.3%
Part-time undergraduates 37.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161688.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026