A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mount Saint Mary College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 153% more female students than male students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary College with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mount Saint Mary College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
543
|
| Women |
1,375
|
Mount Saint Mary College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 19.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193353 IPEDS survey data for Mount Saint Mary College.
Last updated February 24, 2024