A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SMC are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
33%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at Spartanburg Methodist College with a gender ratio of 28% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SMC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
242
|
| Women |
289
|
SMC serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, 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%
|
65% 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 | 0.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218821 IPEDS survey data for Spartanburg Methodist College.
Last updated February 24, 2025