A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USJ are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic 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 |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 305% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Saint Joseph with a gender ratio of 44% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USJ has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
210
|
| Women |
850
|
USJ serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% 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 | 23.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130314 IPEDS survey data for University of Saint Joseph.
Last updated February 24, 2025