A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Presentation College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 67% more female students than male students enrolled at Presentation College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Presentation College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
230
|
| Women |
385
|
Presentation College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 85% of the student body residing outside of South Dakota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
15%
|
| Out of State |
70%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% 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 | 40.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219295 IPEDS survey data for Presentation College.