A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Idaho are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Idaho with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Idaho has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,671
|
| Women |
5,836
|
Idaho serves a low number of students outside of Idaho, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
29% 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 | 12.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142285 IPEDS survey data for University of Idaho.