A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio are mostly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
13%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
70%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 185% more female students than male students enrolled at Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
604
|
| Women |
1,722
|
Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
63% 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 | 23.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227331 IPEDS survey data for Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio.