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Penn State Abington Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 67%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Penn State Abington are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of Penn State Abington students
Race Percent of Students
White
50%
Black
13%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
17%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
5%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 40% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Abington with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Abington has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Penn State Abington students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
58%
Women
42%
Enrollment by gender for Penn State Abington students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,684
Women
1,201

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 30%

Penn State Abington draws 70 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 21 percent from other states, and 9 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Pennsylvania, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Penn State Abington students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
70%
Out of State
21%
Foreign
9%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,381 per year

42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,885
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19.9%
Part-time undergraduates 12.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214801.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026