A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are almost exclusively White with a small Hawaiian/Pacific Islander population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 2% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
98%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 32% more male students than female students enrolled at Allegheny Wesleyan College with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Allegheny Wesleyan College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49
|
| Women |
37
|
Allegheny Wesleyan College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 67% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
67%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
86% 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 | 11.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200873 IPEDS survey data for Allegheny Wesleyan College.