A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Auburn are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
84%
|
Black |
7%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Auburn University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Auburn has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
49%
|
Women |
51%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
15,678
|
Women |
16,086
|
Auburn serves a low number of students outside of Alabama, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
57%
|
Out of State |
41%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
2%
|
11% 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 | 4.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 8.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100858 IPEDS survey data for Auburn University.
Last updated February 24, 2024