A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Utah State University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at Utah State University with a gender ratio of 6% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Utah State University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
6%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,337
|
| Women |
1,678
|
Utah State University serves a very low number of students outside of Utah, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% 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 | 21.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230728 IPEDS survey data for Utah State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025