A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Louis University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 |
6,451
|
| Women |
9,304
|
Saint Louis University-Main Campus serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of Missouri or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% 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 | 8.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179159 IPEDS survey data for Saint Louis University Main Campus.