A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Life University are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
26%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 5% more female students than male students enrolled at Life University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Life University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,345
|
| Women |
1,408
|
Life University serves a low number of students outside of Georgia, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 36.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140252 IPEDS survey data for Life University.