A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at St. Leo University are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
38%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Leo University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Leo University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,003
|
| Women |
6,239
|
St. Leo University serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
51% 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 | 70.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137032 IPEDS survey data for Saint Leo University.