A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Harrisburg are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 49% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Harrisburg with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Harrisburg has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,739
|
| Women |
1,833
|
Penn State Harrisburg serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 46 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
26%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% 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 | 16.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214713 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Harrisburg.