A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are mostly Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
82%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
232
|
| Women |
465
|
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
77% 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 | 12.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211608 IPEDS survey data for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
Last updated February 24, 2024