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 322% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast with a gender ratio of 10% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Alaska Southeast has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2%
|
| Women |
10%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46
|
| Women |
194
|
University of Alaska Southeast serves a very low number of students outside of Alaska, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% 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, 2025