A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ursinus College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 8% more male students than female students enrolled at Ursinus College with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ursinus College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
793
|
| Women |
734
|
Ursinus College serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 63 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
63%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 0.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216524 IPEDS survey data for Ursinus College.
Last updated February 24, 2024