A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Darton College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Darton College 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 |
47%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at Darton College with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Darton College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
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 | 42.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138691 IPEDS survey data for Darton College.