A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of St Francis are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 178% more female students than male students enrolled at University of St Francis with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of St Francis has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
872
|
| Women |
2,425
|
University of St Francis serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 29% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148584 IPEDS survey data for University of St Francis.