A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at McDaniel College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at McDaniel College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McDaniel College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,018
|
| Women |
1,982
|
McDaniel College serves a low number of students outside of Maryland, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 4.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164270 IPEDS survey data for McDaniel College.