University of Central Arkansas Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

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 Central Arkansas are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Central Arkansas students
Race	Percent of Students
White	66%
Black	18%
Hispanic	5%
Asian	2%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4%
International	4%
Race Unknown	1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 81% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Central Arkansas with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Central Arkansas has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Central Arkansas students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	36%
Women	64%

Enrollment by gender for University of Central Arkansas students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	3,598
Women	6,514

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 10%

University of Central Arkansas draws 91 percent of students from Arkansas, 7 percent from other states, and 3 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 University of Central Arkansas students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	91%
Out of State	7%
Foreign	3%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$48,705 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,112

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	10.2%
Part-time undergraduates	11.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106704.

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