A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
79%
|
Black |
4%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
9%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 79% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Erie Behrend College with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
64%
|
Women |
36%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,114
|
Women |
1,181
|
Penn State Erie-Behrend College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
74%
|
Out of State |
19%
|
Foreign |
7%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% 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 | 8.1% |
Part time Undergrads | 4.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214591 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Erie Behrend College.
Last updated February 24, 2024