A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Birmingham Southern College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
79%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at Birmingham Southern College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Birmingham Southern College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
512
|
| Women |
463
|
Birmingham Southern College serves a low number of students outside of Alabama, with 55 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
55%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 1.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100937 IPEDS survey data for Birmingham Southern College.