A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Herzing University-Kenner are mainly Black with a smaller White population. The school has high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
20%
|
| Black |
57%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
4%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 787% more female students than male students enrolled at Herzing University Kenner with a gender ratio of 90% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Herzing University-Kenner has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
90%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38
|
| Women |
337
|
Herzing University-Kenner serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 74.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=433536 IPEDS survey data for Herzing University Kenner.