A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Freed-Hardeman University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
85%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 83% more female students than male students enrolled at Freed Hardeman University with a gender ratio of 12% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Freed-Hardeman University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
147
|
| Women |
269
|
Freed-Hardeman University serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% 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 | 4.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220215 IPEDS survey data for Freed Hardeman University.
Last updated February 24, 2025