A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Samuel Merritt University are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
28%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 227% more female students than male students enrolled at Samuel Merritt University with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Samuel Merritt University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
448
|
| Women |
1,463
|
0% 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 | 57.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122296 IPEDS survey data for Samuel Merritt University.
Last updated February 24, 2024