A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are mainly Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
College of Biblical Studies Houston is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
College of Biblical Studies Houston has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
16%
|
| Black |
51%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 53% more male students than female students enrolled at College of Biblical Studies Houston with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Biblical Studies-Houston has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
124
|
| Women |
81
|
College of Biblical Studies-Houston serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 0 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
0%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
81%
|
46% 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 | 86.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 82.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=388520 IPEDS survey data for College of Biblical Studies Houston.
Last updated February 24, 2024