A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Miami are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
22%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Miami with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Miami has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,801
|
| Women |
10,601
|
Miami serves a high number of out-of-state students with 77% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
68%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
15% 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 | 4.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=135726 IPEDS survey data for University of Miami.