A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USciences are predominantly White with a significant Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
36%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 116% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the Sciences with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USciences has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
766
|
| Women |
1,654
|
USciences serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 2.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215132 IPEDS survey data for University of the Sciences.