A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Peters; SPC are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Saint Peter's University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
18%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
37%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Peter's University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Peters; SPC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,563
|
| Women |
1,867
|
Saint Peters; SPC serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 17.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186432 IPEDS survey data for Saint Peter's University.