A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of South Carolina-Lancaster are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
59%
|
Black |
16%
|
Hispanic |
4%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at University of South Carolina Lancaster with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of South Carolina-Lancaster has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
40%
|
Women |
60%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
717
|
Women |
1,055
|
University of South Carolina-Lancaster serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
96%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
38% 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 | 16.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 49.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218672 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Lancaster.
Last updated February 24, 2024