A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at St. Mary's University are primarily Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
St. Mary's University 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 |
15%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
70%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at St. Mary's University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Mary's University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,351
|
| Women |
1,902
|
St. Mary's University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 8.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228149 IPEDS survey data for St. Mary's University.
Last updated February 24, 2024