Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 14% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Main Campus with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24,985
|
| Women |
21,825
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Penn State serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214777 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Main Campus.