A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences are predominantly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
32%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
20%
|
There are 270% more female students than male students enrolled at Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences with a gender ratio of 79% women to 21% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
79%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
224
|
| Women |
829
|
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 63.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196389 IPEDS survey data for Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences.