A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Stritch are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 148% more female students than male students enrolled at Cardinal Stritch University with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Stritch has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
383
|
| Women |
949
|
Stritch serves a very low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
25%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 58.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238430 IPEDS survey data for Cardinal Stritch University.