A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Simmons College of Kentucky are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Simmons College of Kentucky is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
98%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 10% more male students than female students enrolled at Simmons College of Kentucky with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
124
|
| Women |
113
|
Simmons College of Kentucky serves a low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
88% 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 | 54.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 47.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=461759 IPEDS survey data for Simmons College of Kentucky.