A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sheridan College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 16% more female students than male students enrolled at Sheridan College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sheridan College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,662
|
| Women |
1,934
|
Sheridan College serves a very low number of students outside of Wyoming, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 34.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240666 IPEDS survey data for Sheridan College.
Last updated February 24, 2024