A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Holy Cross College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 31% more male students than female students enrolled at Holy Cross College with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Holy Cross College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
246
|
| Women |
188
|
Holy Cross College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of Indiana or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% 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 | 14.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150774 IPEDS survey data for Holy Cross College.
Last updated February 24, 2024