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 32% more female students than male students enrolled at Yeshiva University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Yeshiva University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,610
|
| Women |
3,446
|
Yeshiva University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
14% 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, 2024