American Public University System Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 58%

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 American Public University System are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of American Public University System students
Race Percent of Students
White
57%
Black
19%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
4%
International
1%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 74% more male students than female students enrolled at American Public University System with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Public University System has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for American Public University System students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
64%
Women
36%
Enrollment by gender for American Public University System students
Gender Number of Students
Men
32,235
Women
18,480

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 99%

American Public University System draws 1 percent of students from West Virginia, 98 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside West Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for American Public University System students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
1%
Out of State
98%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Not Available

63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

50,715
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 82.5%
Part-time undergraduates 90.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=449339.

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