A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BMA Seminary are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 450% more male students than female students enrolled at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary with a gender ratio of 85% men to 15% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BMA Seminary has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
85%
|
| Women |
15%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
88
|
| Women |
16
|
BMA Seminary serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of Texas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| 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 | 83.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 73.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=223117 IPEDS survey data for Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary.