A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 290% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Mary of the Woods College with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
234
|
| Women |
913
|
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College serves a low number of students outside of Indiana, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
28%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 53.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152381 IPEDS survey data for Saint Mary of the Woods College.