A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Vernon College are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
61%
|
Black |
10%
|
Hispanic |
21%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Vernon College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Vernon College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
36%
|
Women |
64%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
808
|
Women |
1,441
|
Vernon College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
93%
|
Out of State |
4%
|
Foreign |
3%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
60% 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 | 32.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 56.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229504 IPEDS survey data for Vernon College.
Last updated February 24, 2024