A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Allen University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Allen University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
98%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 31% more male students than female students enrolled at Allen University with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Allen University 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 |
372
|
| Women |
285
|
Allen University serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
90% 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 | 9.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217624 IPEDS survey data for Allen University.