A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Anselm College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Anselm College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Anselm College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
788
|
| Women |
1,189
|
Saint Anselm College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 81% of the student body residing outside of New Hampshire or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
19%
|
| Out of State |
80%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
9% 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 | 1.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183239 IPEDS survey data for Saint Anselm College.