A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Texas State are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas State 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 |
49%
|
Black |
9%
|
Hispanic |
35%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 53% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas State University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas State has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
40%
|
Women |
60%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
15,091
|
Women |
23,080
|
Texas State serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
97%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
1%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 18.1% |
Part time Undergrads | 18.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228459 IPEDS survey data for Texas State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024