A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SC are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 46% more male students than female students enrolled at Sterling College with a gender ratio of 59% men to 41% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
59%
|
| Women |
41%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
419
|
| Women |
287
|
SC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 63% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
53%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 6.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155937 IPEDS survey data for Sterling College.