A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Finlandia University are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are 9% more male students than female students enrolled at Finlandia University with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Finlandia University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
235
|
| Women |
215
|
Finlandia University serves a low number of students outside of Michigan, with 32 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
32%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
33%
|
50% 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 | 17.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172440 IPEDS survey data for Finlandia University.