A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gwynedd Mercy College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
23%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 166% more female students than male students enrolled at Gwynedd Mercy College with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gwynedd Mercy College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
572
|
| Women |
1,519
|
Gwynedd Mercy College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% 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 | 39.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212832 IPEDS survey data for Gwynedd Mercy College.