A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwestern College are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 88% more male students than female students enrolled at Southwestern College with a gender ratio of 65% men to 35% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwestern College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
65%
|
| Women |
35%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
766
|
| Women |
408
|
Southwestern College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 64% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 57.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 58.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155900 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern College.