A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at U of R are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
48%
|
Black |
5%
|
Hispanic |
7%
|
Asian |
11%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
18%
|
Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Rochester with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, U of R has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
47%
|
Women |
53%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
5,682
|
Women |
6,515
|
U of R serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 25 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
25%
|
Out of State |
44%
|
Foreign |
23%
|
Unknown Location |
8%
|
16% 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 | 6% |
Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195030 IPEDS survey data for University of Rochester.
Last updated February 24, 2024