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FIU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial 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 FIU are primarily Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Florida International University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Florida International University students
Race Percent of Students
White
9%
Black
12%
Hispanic
67%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
6%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida International University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FIU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Florida International University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for Florida International University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
23,872
Women
30,851

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 3%

FIU draws 94 percent of students from Florida, 3 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Florida International University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
94%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$58,110 per year

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

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

54,723
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 27.8%
Part-time undergraduates 36.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133951.

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