A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Woodbury University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Woodbury 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 |
34%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
24%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Woodbury University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Woodbury University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
444
|
| Women |
499
|
Woodbury University serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 27.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125897 IPEDS survey data for Woodbury University.
Last updated February 24, 2024