A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sierra Nevada University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 70% more female students than male students enrolled at Sierra Nevada University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sierra Nevada University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
234
|
| Women |
397
|
Sierra Nevada University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 79% of the student body residing outside of Nevada or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
21%
|
| Out of State |
67%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
0% 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 | 17.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182458 IPEDS survey data for Sierra Nevada University.