A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at St. Mary's are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at St Mary's College of Maryland with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Mary's 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 |
624
|
| Women |
896
|
St. Mary's serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 3.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163912 IPEDS survey data for St Mary's College of Maryland.