A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of St. Mary are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Saint Mary with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of St. Mary has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
612
|
| Women |
655
|
University of St. Mary serves a low number of students outside of Kansas, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
50%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 26.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155812 IPEDS survey data for University of Saint Mary.