A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Elms College are mainly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
24%
|
There are 203% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Our Lady of the Elms with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Elms 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 |
316
|
| Women |
959
|
Elms College serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
44% 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 | 35.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167394 IPEDS survey data for College of Our Lady of the Elms.