A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BYUH are predominantly Foreign Resident with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
7%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
38%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Brigham Young University Hawaii with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BYUH 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 |
1,108
|
| Women |
1,627
|
BYUH serves a high number of out-of-state students with 89% of the student body residing outside of Hawaii or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
11%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
34%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
13% 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 | 22.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230047 IPEDS survey data for Brigham Young University Hawaii.