Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Sioux Falls are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 11% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
89%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Sioux Falls with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Sioux Falls has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
599
|
| Women |
1,026
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
University of Sioux Falls serves a high number of out-of-state students with 56% of the student body residing outside of South Dakota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
56%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219383 IPEDS survey data for University of Sioux Falls.