Florida Atlantic University Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
5%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Florida Atlantic University has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.5%(11,587)
Hispanic
30.1%(8,602)
African American
19.4%(5,540)
Asian
4.4%(1,261)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(32)
Two or More Races
4.1%(1,180)
Unknown
1.2%(347)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment36,189
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Florida Atlantic University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.6%(12,535)
Women
57.4%(16,905)

Gender Statistics

Men12,535

35% of total enrollment

Women16,905

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Florida Atlantic University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.7%(1,410)
18-19
33.9%(8,335)
20-21
28.8%(7,083)
22-24
17.5%(4,313)
25+
14.1%(3,473)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.3%(20)
20-21
3.4%(212)
22-24
27.9%(1,722)
25+
68.3%(4,221)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Florida Atlantic University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.7%(3,129)
Out-of-State
7.7%(273)
International
4.6%(165)

Regional Representation

In-State3,129

88% of student body

Out-of-State273

8% of student body

International165

5% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age