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-Upstate are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
56%
|
Black |
29%
|
Hispanic |
5%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 340% more female students than male students enrolled at University of South Carolina Upstate with a gender ratio of 8% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of South Carolina-Upstate has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2%
|
Women |
8%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
88
|
Women |
387
|
University of South Carolina-Upstate serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
89%
|
Out of State |
8%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
2%
|
57% 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 | 19.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 18.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218742 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Upstate.
Last updated February 24, 2025