A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at St. Cloud State University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Cloud State University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,528
|
| Women |
5,892
|
St. Cloud State University serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
14%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
32% 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 | 13.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174783 IPEDS survey data for Saint Cloud State University.