A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Le Moyne-Owen College are almost exclusively Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Le Moyne Owen College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
99%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 83% more female students than male students enrolled at Le Moyne Owen College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Le Moyne-Owen College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
215
|
| Women |
394
|
Le Moyne-Owen College serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
86% 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 | 31% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220604 IPEDS survey data for Le Moyne Owen College.