A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Quinnipiac are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Quinnipiac University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Quinnipiac has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,184
|
| Women |
5,604
|
Quinnipiac serves a high number of out-of-state students with 70% of the student body residing outside of Connecticut or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
30%
|
| Out of State |
68%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% 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 | 3.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130226 IPEDS survey data for Quinnipiac University.