A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Alaska Southeast are predominantly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Alaska Southeast has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
11%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
22%
|
There are 87% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Alaska Southeast has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
669
|
| Women |
1,254
|
University of Alaska Southeast serves a very low number of students outside of Alaska, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% 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 | 58% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102632 IPEDS survey data for University of Alaska Southeast.
Last updated February 24, 2024