A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Capitol College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
43%
|
Black |
35%
|
Hispanic |
12%
|
Asian |
4%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 278% more male students than female students enrolled at Capitol College with a gender ratio of 79% men to 21% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Capitol College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
79%
|
Women |
21%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
651
|
Women |
172
|
Capitol College serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
79%
|
Out of State |
15%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
4%
|
40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 29% |
Part time Undergrads | 20.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162061 IPEDS survey data for Capitol College.
Last updated February 24, 2024