A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SFC are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
20%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at St. Francis College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SFC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,126
|
| Women |
1,535
|
SFC serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
50% 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 | 11.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195173 IPEDS survey data for St. Francis College.
Last updated February 24, 2024