A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Houston-Victoria are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Houston Victoria 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 |
35%
|
Black |
17%
|
Hispanic |
36%
|
Asian |
7%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Houston Victoria with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Houston-Victoria has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
34%
|
Women |
66%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,373
|
Women |
2,684
|
University of Houston-Victoria 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 |
2%
|
Foreign |
14%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 51.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 48% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225502 IPEDS survey data for University of Houston Victoria.
Last updated February 24, 2024