Auburn University Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Auburn University has a diverse student body with 15% 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
84.9%(23,000)
Hispanic
4.0%(1,091)
African American
4.6%(1,255)
Asian
2.8%(761)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(69)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(20)
Two or More Races
3.0%(806)
Unknown
0.3%(89)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment35,381
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Auburn University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.0%(13,988)
Women
50.0%(14,011)

Gender Statistics

Men13,988

40% of total enrollment

Women14,011

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Auburn University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.6%(960)
18-19
40.1%(10,786)
20-21
40.2%(10,796)
22-24
13.0%(3,487)
25+
3.1%(845)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(5)
18-19
2.3%(142)
20-21
28.9%(1,773)
22-24
31.9%(1,958)
25+
36.9%(2,263)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Auburn 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 54% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
53.9%(3,188)
Out-of-State
45.4%(2,688)
International
0.7%(40)

Regional Representation

In-State3,188

54% of student body

Out-of-State2,688

45% of student body

International40

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age