A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Liberty University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
31%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Liberty University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Liberty University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39,998
|
| Women |
56,711
|
Liberty University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 78% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
22%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
29% 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 | 60.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232557 IPEDS survey data for Liberty University.