A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Felician College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 70% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Felician College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
30%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at Felician College with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Felician College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
585
|
| Women |
1,563
|
Felician College serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
68% 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 | 31.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=184612 IPEDS survey data for Felician College.
Last updated February 24, 2024