A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State York are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 82% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State York with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State York 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 |
463
|
| Women |
255
|
Penn State York serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
17%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| 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 | 16.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214829 IPEDS survey data for Penn State York.
Last updated February 24, 2024