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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Demographics & Diversity

Allendale, South Carolina

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
High

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-Salkehatchie are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

University of South Carolina Salkehatchie is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Racial demographics of University of South Carolina Salkehatchie students
Race Percent of Students
White 55%
Black 34%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 1%
Race Unknown 2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Medium

There are 49% more female students than male students enrolled at University of South Carolina Salkehatchie with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 40%
Women 60%
Enrollment by gender for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie students
Gender Number of Students
Men 299
Women 446

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 77%
Out of State 19%
Foreign 4%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$39,553 per year

48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
745
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 13.4%
Part time Undergrads 48.3%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218681 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Salkehatchie.

Last updated February 24, 2024