A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Susquahanna are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
81%
|
Black |
6%
|
Hispanic |
6%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at Susquehanna University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Susquahanna has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
42%
|
Women |
58%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
948
|
Women |
1,283
|
Susquahanna serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 62 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
62%
|
Out of State |
38%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% 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 | 1.2% |
Part time Undergrads | 0.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216278 IPEDS survey data for Susquehanna University.
Last updated February 24, 2024