A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CSE are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 128% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Saint Elizabeth with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CSE has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
342
|
| Women |
780
|
CSE serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 86 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
86%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
64% 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 | 40.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 31.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186618 IPEDS survey data for College of Saint Elizabeth.