A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
23%
|
There are 109% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,338
|
| Women |
2,795
|
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota serves a low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
45%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% 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 | 30.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174817 IPEDS survey data for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
Last updated February 24, 2024