A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Peirce College are primarily Black with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Peirce College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
20%
|
| Black |
69%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 161% more female students than male students enrolled at Peirce College with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Peirce College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
376
|
| Women |
981
|
Peirce College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
68% 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 | 75.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 81.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214883 IPEDS survey data for Peirce College.