A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Brescia University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 86% more female students than male students enrolled at Brescia University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Brescia University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
226
|
| Women |
420
|
Brescia University serves a low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% 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 | 50.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156356 IPEDS survey data for Brescia University.
Last updated February 24, 2024