A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at South College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 385% more female students than male students enrolled at South College with a gender ratio of 83% women to 17% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, South College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17%
|
| Women |
83%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,057
|
| Women |
5,125
|
South College serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 50 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
50%
|
| Out of State |
50%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% 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 | 56.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220552 IPEDS survey data for South College.