A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Trinity College are primarily Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Trinity Washington University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
68%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
Trinity Washington University is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Trinity Washington University with a gender ratio of 93% women to 7% men. Though it is a women's college, 6.91% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Trinity College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
93%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
131
|
| Women |
1,764
|
Trinity College serves a low number of students outside of District Of Columbia, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
28%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
68% 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 | 41.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131876 IPEDS survey data for Trinity Washington University.