A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Marymount University are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 126% more female students than male students enrolled at Marymount University with a gender ratio of 27% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Marymount University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
27%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
445
|
| Women |
1,006
|
Marymount University serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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 | 22.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232706 IPEDS survey data for Marymount University.
Last updated February 24, 2025