A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Schuylkill are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 212% more female students than male students enrolled at Penn State Schuylkill with a gender ratio of 4% women to 1% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Schuylkill has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1%
|
| Women |
4%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8
|
| Women |
25
|
Penn State Schuylkill serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 86 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
86%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% 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 | 13% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214810 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Schuylkill.
Last updated February 24, 2025