A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Independence University are mainly White with a sizeable Black 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 |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 212% more female students than male students enrolled at Independence University with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Independence University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,807
|
| Women |
8,771
|
Independence University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 99% of the student body residing outside of Utah or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
1%
|
| Out of State |
99%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 76.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=465812 IPEDS survey data for Independence University.