A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Our Lady of Holy Cross College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 207% more female students than male students enrolled at Our Lady of Holy Cross College with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Our Lady of Holy Cross College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25%
|
| Women |
75%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
275
|
| Women |
845
|
Our Lady of Holy Cross College serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
61% 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 | 48.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160065 IPEDS survey data for Our Lady of Holy Cross College.