A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Seminole State are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Seminole State College of Florida with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seminole State has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,179
|
| Women |
8,144
|
Seminole State serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, 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 |
1%
|
49% 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 | 37.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137209 IPEDS survey data for Seminole State College of Florida.