A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Abington are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
17%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 42% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Abington with a gender ratio of 59% men to 41% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Abington has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
59%
|
| Women |
41%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,811
|
| Women |
1,279
|
Penn State Abington serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 68 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
68%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 19.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214801 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Abington.