A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MBC are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
23%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 275% more female students than male students enrolled at Mary Baldwin College with a gender ratio of 79% women to 21% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MBC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
79%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
412
|
| Women |
1,545
|
MBC serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 37.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232672 IPEDS survey data for Mary Baldwin College.