A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BC are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Boston College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,938
|
| Women |
8,349
|
BC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 79% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
21%
|
| Out of State |
71%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
14% 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 | 2.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164924 IPEDS survey data for Boston College.