A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Syracuse are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Syracuse University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Syracuse has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10,438
|
| Women |
12,260
|
Syracuse serves a high number of out-of-state students with 72% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 3.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196413 IPEDS survey data for Syracuse University.