A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Talladega College are mostly Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Talladega College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
89%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 0.7% more male students than female students enrolled at Talladega College with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Talladega College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
453
|
| Women |
450
|
Talladega College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of Alabama or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
71% 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 | 8.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102298 IPEDS survey data for Talladega College.