A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LeTourneau University are primarily White with a smaller 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 |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 8% more male students than female students enrolled at LeTourneau University with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LeTourneau University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,833
|
| Women |
1,703
|
LeTourneau University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
26% 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 | 32.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226231 IPEDS survey data for LeTourneau University.