A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at East Texas Baptist University are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at East Texas Baptist University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, East Texas Baptist University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
828
|
| Women |
943
|
East Texas Baptist University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 6.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224527 IPEDS survey data for East Texas Baptist University.
Last updated February 24, 2024