A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SVC are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
26%
|
There are 113% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern Vermont College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SVC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
112
|
| Women |
239
|
SVC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of Vermont or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
66%
|
| 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 | 10.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231086 IPEDS survey data for Southern Vermont College.
Last updated February 24, 2025