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Alabama State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Extremely Low

Racial Diversity Index: 13%

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 Alabama State are almost exclusively Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Alabama State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Alabama State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
2%
Black
93%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
2%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 81% more female students than male students enrolled at Alabama State University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Alabama State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Alabama State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Alabama State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,453
Women
2,628

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 57%

Alabama State draws 43 percent of students from Alabama, 52 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Alabama, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Alabama State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
43%
Out of State
52%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$46,065 per year

66% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,081
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 9.7%
Part-time undergraduates 7.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100724.

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