A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of South Carolina-Union are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
57%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at University of South Carolina Union with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of South Carolina-Union has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
497
|
| Women |
601
|
University of South Carolina-Union serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
52% 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 | 9.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218706 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Union.