A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Salve Regina University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 114% more female students than male students enrolled at Salve Regina University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Salve Regina University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
914
|
| Women |
1,958
|
Salve Regina University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 88% of the student body residing outside of Rhode Island or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
86%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% 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 | 5.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217536 IPEDS survey data for Salve Regina University.