A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Anderson University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Anderson University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Anderson University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
631
|
| Women |
659
|
Anderson University serves a low number of students outside of Indiana, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
67%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 12.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150066 IPEDS survey data for Anderson University.
Last updated February 24, 2024