Penn State York Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 56%

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 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.

Racial demographics of Penn State York students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 62% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State York with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State York has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Penn State York students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
62%
Women
38%
Enrollment by gender for Penn State York students
Gender Number of Students
Men
419
Women
258

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 15%

Penn State York draws 85 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 13 percent from other states, and 2 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 York students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
85%
Out of State
13%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,381 per year

28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

677
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 16.5%
Part-time undergraduates 14.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214829.

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