A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hesston are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Hesston College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hesston 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 |
148
|
| Women |
177
|
Hesston serves a high number of out-of-state students with 76% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
24%
|
| Out of State |
51%
|
| Foreign |
24%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
33% 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 | 18.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155177 IPEDS survey data for Hesston College.