A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Minnesota-Rochester are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
79%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 308% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Minnesota Rochester with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Minnesota-Rochester has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
124
|
| Women |
506
|
University of Minnesota-Rochester serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% 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 | 7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=456959 IPEDS survey data for University of Minnesota Rochester.