A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Morris College are almost exclusively Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Morris College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
98%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Morris College with a gender ratio of 30% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Morris College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
30%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
120
|
| Women |
125
|
Morris College serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
91% 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 | 10.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218399 IPEDS survey data for Morris College.
Last updated February 24, 2025