A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Hazleton are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 15% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Hazleton with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Hazleton has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
253
|
| Women |
220
|
Penn State Hazleton serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% 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 | 9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214768 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Hazleton.
Last updated February 24, 2024