A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Thomas More are mostly White with a small Black 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 |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at Thomas More University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Thomas More 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 |
944
|
| Women |
1,014
|
Thomas More serves a low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% 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 | 20.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157809 IPEDS survey data for Thomas More University.