A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Seattle U are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 72% more female students than male students enrolled at Seattle University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Seattle U has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,668
|
| Women |
4,600
|
Seattle U serves a high number of out-of-state students with 59% of the student body residing outside of Washington or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
41%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
19% 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 | 7.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236595 IPEDS survey data for Seattle University.