A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Beacon College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 95% more male students than female students enrolled at Beacon College with a gender ratio of 66% men to 34% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Beacon College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
66%
|
| Women |
34%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
331
|
| Women |
170
|
Beacon College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 76% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
24%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 9.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=384254 IPEDS survey data for Beacon College.