A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Florida Memorial University are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Florida Memorial University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
72%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 23% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida Memorial University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Florida Memorial University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
511
|
| Women |
626
|
Florida Memorial University serves a low number of students outside of Florida, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
28%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
82% 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 | 13.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133979 IPEDS survey data for Florida Memorial University.