A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Loyola University Maryland are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Loyola University Maryland with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Loyola University Maryland has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,166
|
| Women |
3,072
|
Loyola University Maryland serves a high number of out-of-state students with 64% of the student body residing outside of Maryland or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
64%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% 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 | 1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163046 IPEDS survey data for Loyola University Maryland.