A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Herzing University-Birmingham are mainly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
51%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 259% more female students than male students enrolled at Herzing University Birmingham with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Herzing University-Birmingham has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
126
|
| Women |
452
|
Herzing University-Birmingham serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
59% 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 | 71.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101365 IPEDS survey data for Herzing University Birmingham.