A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at St. Ambrose University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Ambrose University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Ambrose University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,150
|
| Women |
1,597
|
St. Ambrose University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 67% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
64%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 14.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154235 IPEDS survey data for Saint Ambrose University.