Northern Arizona University Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
1%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Arizona University has a diverse student body with 42% 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
56.7%(12,915)
Hispanic
26.8%(6,094)
African American
2.9%(668)
Asian
3.1%(713)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.0%(674)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(61)
Two or More Races
5.9%(1,341)
Unknown
1.3%(294)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment28,086
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northern Arizona University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.8%(8,550)
Women
63.2%(14,654)

Gender Statistics

Men8,550

30% of total enrollment

Women14,654

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northern Arizona University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(347)
18-19
40.4%(9,367)
20-21
32.2%(7,472)
22-24
12.3%(2,860)
25+
13.6%(3,158)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.4%(115)
22-24
23.7%(1,158)
25+
73.9%(3,607)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northern Arizona 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 75% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
74.8%(4,067)
Out-of-State
24.5%(1,333)
International
0.6%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State4,067

75% of student body

Out-of-State1,333

25% of student body

International34

1% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age