Arkansas State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
9%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Arkansas State University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.2%(6,907)
Hispanic
5.2%(497)
African American
16.0%(1,534)
Asian
1.3%(121)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
3.7%(352)
Unknown
1.2%(117)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment18,471
International Students9%

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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.0%(3,818)
Women
63.0%(6,503)

Gender Statistics

Men3,818

21% of total enrollment

Women6,503

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Arkansas State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.9%(694)
18-19
29.8%(2,611)
20-21
27.9%(2,443)
22-24
14.1%(1,238)
25+
20.3%(1,774)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(61)
22-24
15.6%(824)
25+
83.2%(4,387)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

44%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Arkansas State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.1%(1,250)
Out-of-State
7.9%(119)
International
9.0%(136)

Regional Representation

In-State1,250

83% of student body

Out-of-State119

8% of student body

International136

9% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age