A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,650
|
| Women |
4,125
|
Millersville University of Pennsylvania serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
28% 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 | 10.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214041 IPEDS survey data for Millersville University of Pennsylvania.