A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Sarah Lawrence are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 308% more female students than male students enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Sarah Lawrence has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
334
|
| Women |
1,362
|
Sarah Lawrence serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 82% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
18%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
10% 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 | 1.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195304 IPEDS survey data for Sarah Lawrence College.