Arkansas State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
8%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Arkansas State University has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.1%(5,683)
Hispanic
5.1%(388)
African American
14.4%(1,104)
Asian
1.2%(95)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
3.7%(283)
Unknown
1.2%(90)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment13,190
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Arkansas State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.1%(3,127)
Women
61.9%(5,074)

Gender Statistics

Men3,127

24% of total enrollment

Women5,074

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Arkansas State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.2%(672)
18-19
28.0%(2,297)
20-21
29.4%(2,413)
22-24
14.4%(1,179)
25+
20.0%(1,640)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(42)
22-24
16.0%(797)
25+
83.2%(4,150)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Arkansas State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.1%(1,068)
Out-of-State
6.4%(79)
International
7.5%(93)

Regional Representation

In-State1,068

86% of student body

Out-of-State79

6% of student body

International93

8% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age