University of Alaska Southeast Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity Index: 59%

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 University of Alaska Southeast are predominantly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has 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.

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Alaska Southeast with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Alaska Southeast has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity Index: 14%

University of Alaska Southeast draws 85 percent of students from Alaska, 14 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Alaska, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Total enrollment