A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Great Falls are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 123% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Great Falls with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Great Falls has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
296
|
| Women |
659
|
University of Great Falls serves a low number of students outside of Montana, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
33% 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 | 47.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 42% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180258 IPEDS survey data for University of Great Falls.