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 50% more female students than male students enrolled at Garrett College with a gender ratio of 24% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Garrett College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
111
|
| Women |
166
|
Garrett College serves a low number of students outside of Maryland, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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, 2025