A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Garrett College are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
65%
|
Black |
26%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 6% more female students than male students enrolled at Garrett College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Garrett College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
49%
|
Women |
51%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
281
|
Women |
298
|
Garrett College serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
73%
|
Out of State |
25%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% 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 | 14.2% |
Part time Undergrads | 12.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162609 IPEDS survey data for Garrett College.
Last updated February 24, 2024