A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Coppin are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Coppin State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
82%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 230% more female students than male students enrolled at Coppin State University with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Coppin has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
466
|
| Women |
1,540
|
Coppin serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
66% 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 | 46.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162283 IPEDS survey data for Coppin State University.