A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Union are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Union Institute & 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 |
36%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 48% more female students than male students enrolled at Union Institute & University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Union has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
317
|
| Women |
470
|
Union serves a high number of out-of-state students with 78% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
73%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
100% 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 | 93.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 46.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206279 IPEDS survey data for Union Institute & University.