A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Perimeter College are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 74% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Perimeter 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 |
26%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 60% more female students than male students enrolled at Perimeter College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Perimeter College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,936
|
| Women |
9,520
|
Perimeter College serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
64% 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 | 34.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=244437 IPEDS survey data for Perimeter College.