A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Yeshiva University are almost exclusively White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 6% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
94%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at Yeshiva University with a gender ratio of 36% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Yeshiva University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,298
|
| Women |
2,437
|
Yeshiva University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% 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 | 0.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197708 IPEDS survey data for Yeshiva University.
Last updated February 24, 2025