A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 211% more female students than male students enrolled at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dallas Institute of Funeral Service has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
189
|
| Women |
587
|
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 90% of the student body residing outside of Texas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
10%
|
| Out of State |
90%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 51.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224271 IPEDS survey data for Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.