A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Baptist College of Health Sciences are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
44%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 923% more female students than male students enrolled at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences with a gender ratio of 91% women to 9% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Baptist College of Health Sciences has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
91%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71
|
| Women |
726
|
Baptist College of Health Sciences serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 47.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 57% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219639 IPEDS survey data for Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences.