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U of A Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 65%

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 U of A are mainly White with a sizeable 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.

Racial demographics of University of Arizona students
Race Percent of Students
White
52%
Black
4%
Hispanic
25%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
6%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arizona with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, U of A has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Arizona students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
45%
Women
55%
Enrollment by gender for University of Arizona students
Gender Number of Students
Men
25,449
Women
30,916

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 50%

U of A draws 50 percent of students from Arizona, 45 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Arizona, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Arizona students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
50%
Out of State
45%
Foreign
6%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$64,708 per year

28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

56,365
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8%
Part-time undergraduates 10.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104179.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026