A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Thomas Aquinas College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 6% more female students than male students enrolled at Thomas Aquinas College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Thomas Aquinas College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
250
|
| Women |
266
|
Thomas Aquinas College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 68% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
32%
|
| Out of State |
63%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 2.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=124292 IPEDS survey data for Thomas Aquinas College.