A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Holy Names University are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Holy Names University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
21%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
37%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
3%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 115% more female students than male students enrolled at Holy Names University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Holy Names 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 |
304
|
| Women |
655
|
Holy Names University serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
55% 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 | 23.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115728 IPEDS survey data for Holy Names University.