A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at McKendree University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at McKendree University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McKendree University 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 |
905
|
| Women |
1,055
|
McKendree University serves a low number of students outside of Illinois, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
13%
|
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 | 34.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147013 IPEDS survey data for McKendree University.