A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Luther Rice University are mainly White with a significant 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 |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 154% more male students than female students enrolled at Luther Rice University with a gender ratio of 72% men to 28% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Luther Rice University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
72%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
417
|
| Women |
164
|
Luther Rice University serves a low number of students outside of Georgia, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 86.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 82.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=135364 IPEDS survey data for Luther Rice University.