A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Connecticut-Stamford are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 7% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Connecticut Stamford with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,185
|
| Women |
1,112
|
University of Connecticut-Stamford serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 16.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436836 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut Stamford.