A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Blue Mountain College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Blue Mountain College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Blue Mountain College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
456
|
| Women |
533
|
Blue Mountain College serves a low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
58%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| 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 | 16.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175430 IPEDS survey data for Blue Mountain College.