A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BYUH are predominantly Foreign Resident with a significant White 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
7%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
38%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Brigham Young University Hawaii with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0.35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BYUH has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.35%
|
| Women |
0.49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10
|
| Women |
14
|
BYUH serves a low number of students outside of Hawaii, with 8 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
8%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
49%
|
| Unknown Location |
14%
|
12% 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 | 22.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230047 IPEDS survey data for Brigham Young University Hawaii.
Last updated February 24, 2025