Central Arizona College Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
4%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Arizona College has a diverse student body with 60% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
39.7%(3,073)
Hispanic
40.5%(3,138)
African American
7.6%(589)
Asian
2.1%(164)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.2%(245)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(37)
Two or More Races
3.2%(251)
Unknown
3.2%(251)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment7,853
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Central Arizona College has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.7%(2,958)
Women
62.3%(4,895)

Gender Statistics

Men2,958

38% of total enrollment

Women4,895

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Arizona College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.3%(526)
18-19
30.8%(1,579)
20-21
21.3%(1,093)
22-24
11.1%(567)
25+
26.6%(1,366)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Arizona College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 420% in-state residents, -324% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.2%(1,778)
International
0.8%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State1,778

420% of student body

International15

4% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age