A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Union College are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Union College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Union College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
250
|
| Women |
444
|
Union College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 78% of the student body residing outside of Nebraska or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
22%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
16%
|
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 | 11.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181738 IPEDS survey data for Union College.