Eastern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

61%
Minority Students
66%
Female Students
1%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Eastern University has a diverse student body with 61% 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
37.0%(810)
Hispanic
16.8%(368)
African American
29.0%(635)
Asian
2.0%(44)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.0%(66)
Unknown
11.9%(261)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color61%
Total Enrollment8,087
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Eastern University has a gender distribution of 66% female students and 34% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.8%(760)
Women
66.2%(1,487)

Gender Statistics

Men760

9% of total enrollment

Women1,487

18% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Eastern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(30)
18-19
31.5%(634)
20-21
26.5%(534)
22-24
9.1%(183)
25+
31.4%(632)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
0.4%(19)
22-24
9.0%(440)
25+
90.6%(4,437)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

72%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Eastern 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 73% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
72.9%(326)
Out-of-State
25.7%(115)
International
1.3%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State326

73% of student body

Out-of-State115

26% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

61%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

66%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age