A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Excelsior University are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 6% more male students than female students enrolled at Excelsior University with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Excelsior University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,162
|
| Women |
7,671
|
Excelsior University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 71% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
63%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
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 | 91.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196680 IPEDS survey data for Excelsior University.