A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Greater Allegheny are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 59% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Greater Allegheny with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 |
223
|
| Women |
140
|
Penn State Greater Allegheny serves a 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 |
30%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% 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 | 11.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214786 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Greater Allegheny.