Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 19%

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 Arkansas State University-Mountain Home are mostly White with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 11% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Arkansas State University Mountain Home students
Race Percent of Students
White
89%
Black
1%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
5%
International
0%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mountain Home with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Arkansas State University Mountain Home students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
39%
Women
61%
Enrollment by gender for Arkansas State University Mountain Home students
Gender Number of Students
Men
518
Women
797

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 8%

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home draws 92 percent of students from Arkansas, 8 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Arkansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Arkansas State University Mountain Home students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
92%
Out of State
8%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$42,159 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,315
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 39.4%
Part-time undergraduates 41.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=420538.

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