A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at St. Thomas University are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
St. Thomas 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 |
10%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
46%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
18%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at St. Thomas University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Thomas University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,640
|
| Women |
3,730
|
St. Thomas University serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
11%
|
66% 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 | 5.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137476 IPEDS survey data for St. Thomas University.