A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at ASU are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 29% more male students than female students enrolled at Arizona State University with a gender ratio of 10% men to 8% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, ASU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,124
|
| Women |
6,295
|
ASU serves a low number of students outside of Arizona, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 12.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104151 IPEDS survey data for Arizona State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025