A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Harcum College are mainly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
51%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 345% more female students than male students enrolled at Harcum College with a gender ratio of 82% women to 18% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Harcum College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18%
|
| Women |
82%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
167
|
| Women |
743
|
Harcum College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
65% 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 | 53.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212869 IPEDS survey data for Harcum College.