A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hobe Sound Bible College are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
32%
|
There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at Hobe Sound Bible College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hobe Sound Bible College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
86
|
| Women |
84
|
Hobe Sound Bible College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 59% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
41%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
58% 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 | 30.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134510 IPEDS survey data for Hobe Sound Bible College.