A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Brandywine are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 56% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Brandywine with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Brandywine has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
729
|
| Women |
467
|
Penn State Brandywine serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 11.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214731 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Brandywine.