A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IU East are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 89% more female students than male students enrolled at Indiana University East with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IU East has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,052
|
| Women |
1,987
|
IU East serves a very low number of students outside of Indiana, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% 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 | 35.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151388 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University East.
Last updated February 24, 2024