A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Robert Morris University are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 15% more male students than female students enrolled at Robert Morris University with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Robert Morris University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,837
|
| Women |
1,594
|
Robert Morris University serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
34% 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 | 15.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215655 IPEDS survey data for Robert Morris University.
Last updated February 24, 2024