St. Thomas University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 68%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at St. Thomas University are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

St. Thomas 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.

Racial demographics of St. Thomas University students
Race Percent of Students
White
10%
Black
21%
Hispanic
46%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
18%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at St. Thomas University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Thomas University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for St. Thomas University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
41%
Women
59%
Enrollment by gender for St. Thomas University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,161
Women
4,491

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 23%

St. Thomas University draws 77 percent of students from Florida, 8 percent from other states, and 15 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for St. Thomas University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
77%
Out of State
8%
Foreign
15%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$56,846 per year

68% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

7,652
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 5.9%
Part-time undergraduates 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137476.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026