A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Little Priest Tribal College are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Little Priest Tribal College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
90%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Little Priest Tribal College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
75
|
| Women |
133
|
Little Priest Tribal College serves a very low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 36.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=434016 IPEDS survey data for Little Priest Tribal College.