A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Parker University are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 11% more female students than male students enrolled at Parker University with a gender ratio of 40% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Parker University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
803
|
| Women |
889
|
Parker University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% 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 | 81.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=243823 IPEDS survey data for Parker University.
Last updated February 24, 2025