A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southern New Hampshire University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
34%
|
There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern New Hampshire University 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 |
58,950
|
| Women |
105,141
|
Southern New Hampshire University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 96% of the student body residing outside of New Hampshire or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
4%
|
| Out of State |
93%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
60% 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 | 73.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183026 IPEDS survey data for Southern New Hampshire University.