A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Marygrove College are primarily Black with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Marygrove College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
68%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 314% more female students than male students enrolled at Marygrove College with a gender ratio of 81% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Marygrove College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
81%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69
|
| Women |
286
|
0% 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 | 36.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170842 IPEDS survey data for Marygrove College.