A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hodges University are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Hodges 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
35%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 116% more female students than male students enrolled at Hodges University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hodges 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 |
140
|
| Women |
303
|
Hodges University serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
71% 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 | 70.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=367884 IPEDS survey data for Hodges University.