A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State Lehigh Valley are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 35% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Lehigh Valley with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Lehigh Valley has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
510
|
| Women |
378
|
Penn State Lehigh Valley serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% 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 | 13.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214670 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Lehigh Valley.