A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 608% more female students than male students enrolled at Mercy College of Ohio with a gender ratio of 88% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
88%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
156
|
| Women |
1,105
|
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College serves a very low number of students outside of Ohio, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
29% 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 | 49.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 63.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203960 IPEDS survey data for Mercy College of Ohio.