A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at La Salle University are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 158% more female students than male students enrolled at La Salle University with a gender ratio of 23% women to 9% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, La Salle University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
315
|
| Women |
813
|
La Salle University serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
49% 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 | 16.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213367 IPEDS survey data for La Salle University.
Last updated February 24, 2025