A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Voorhees College are almost exclusively Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Voorhees College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
94%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at Voorhees College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Voorhees College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
215
|
| Women |
292
|
Voorhees College serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 36 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
42%
|
| Foreign |
22%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
86% 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 | 10.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218919 IPEDS survey data for Voorhees College.