A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hiwassee College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
78%
|
Black |
16%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Hiwassee College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hiwassee College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
43%
|
Women |
57%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
109
|
Women |
144
|
Hiwassee College serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
89%
|
Out of State |
11%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 12.1% |
Part time Undergrads | 6.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220312 IPEDS survey data for Hiwassee College.
Last updated February 24, 2024