Alabama State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

96%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
1%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Alabama State University has a diverse student body with 96% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.6%(56)
Hispanic
1.3%(47)
African American
94.4%(3,367)
Asian
0.2%(6)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
1.2%(44)
Unknown
1.0%(36)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color96%
Total Enrollment4,255
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Alabama State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Alabama State University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.1%(1,315)
Women
63.9%(2,326)

Gender Statistics

Men1,315

31% of total enrollment

Women2,326

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Alabama State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(66)
18-19
43.6%(1,446)
20-21
30.0%(996)
22-24
17.5%(581)
25+
6.9%(230)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
1.3%(7)
22-24
34.9%(191)
25+
63.7%(349)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Alabama State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 38% in-state residents, 61% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.0%(345)
Out-of-State
60.7%(552)
International
1.3%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State345

38% of student body

Out-of-State552

61% of student body

International12

1% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

96%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age

Alabama State University - Demographics & Diversity