A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cairn are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at Cairn University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cairn has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
481
|
| Women |
550
|
Cairn serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
31% 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 | 12.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215114 IPEDS survey data for Cairn University.