A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Franciscan are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Franciscan has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,572
|
| Women |
2,084
|
Franciscan serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 83% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
17%
|
| Out of State |
82%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% 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 | 3.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=205957 IPEDS survey data for Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Last updated February 24, 2024