A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lycoming College are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 11% more female students than male students enrolled at Lycoming College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lycoming College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
502
|
| Women |
557
|
Lycoming College serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 1.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213668 IPEDS survey data for Lycoming College.
Last updated February 24, 2024