A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of Saint Mary are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
College of Saint Mary is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at College of Saint Mary with a gender ratio of 28% women to 6% men. Though it is a women's college, 5.87% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Saint Mary has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
28%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43
|
| Women |
208
|
College of Saint Mary serves a low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 34% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181604 IPEDS survey data for College of Saint Mary.
Last updated February 24, 2025