A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Thomas University are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
19%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Thomas University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Thomas University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
511
|
| Women |
1,020
|
Thomas University serves a low number of students outside of Georgia, with 37 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
50%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 41.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141167 IPEDS survey data for Thomas University.