A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Grantham University are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
23%
|
| Black |
32%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
37%
|
There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at Grantham University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Grantham University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,150
|
| Women |
3,286
|
Grantham University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 92% of the student body residing outside of Missouri or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
8%
|
| Out of State |
92%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
80% 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 | 86.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=442569 IPEDS survey data for Grantham University.