A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at King College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at King College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, King College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
472
|
| Women |
885
|
King College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 53% of the student body residing outside of Tennessee or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
47%
|
| Out of State |
53%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 52.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220516 IPEDS survey data for King College.