A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USF are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
21%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
19%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at University of San Francisco with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USF 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 |
3,366
|
| Women |
6,322
|
USF serves a low number of students outside of California, with 55 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
55%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 9.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122612 IPEDS survey data for University of San Francisco.