A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Texas Woman's University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas Woman's University 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 |
39%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 684% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Woman's University with a gender ratio of 89% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas Woman's University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
89%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,806
|
| Women |
14,152
|
Texas Woman's University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| 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 | 31.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229179 IPEDS survey data for Texas Woman's University.