A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwestern Christian College are primarily Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Southwestern Christian College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
66%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
17%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 59% more male students than female students enrolled at Southwestern Christian College with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwestern Christian College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54
|
| Women |
34
|
Southwestern Christian College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
100% 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 | 6.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228486 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern Christian College.