A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Villa are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
26%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Villa Maria College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Villa has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
228
|
| Women |
237
|
Villa serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 20.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197142 IPEDS survey data for Villa Maria College.