University of St Thomas Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 73%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at University of St Thomas are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 72% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

University of St Thomas has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of University of St Thomas students
Race Percent of Students
White
28%
Black
7%
Hispanic
40%
Asian
12%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
10%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at University of St Thomas with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of St Thomas has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of St Thomas students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for University of St Thomas students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,870
Women
2,431

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

University of St Thomas draws 96 percent of students from Texas, 3 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of St Thomas students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$71,790 per year

58% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,301
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 28.8%
Part-time undergraduates 21.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227863.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026