A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at John Paul the Great Catholic University are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at John Paul the Great Catholic University with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, John Paul the Great Catholic University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
150
|
| Women |
150
|
John Paul the Great Catholic University serves a low number of students outside of California, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
43%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
35% 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 | 6.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=462354 IPEDS survey data for John Paul the Great Catholic University.