Northern Arizona University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
1%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Arizona University has a diverse student body with 43% 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
55.6%(13,845)
Hispanic
27.0%(6,716)
African American
3.1%(777)
Asian
3.0%(750)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.2%(786)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(68)
Two or More Races
5.8%(1,438)
Unknown
2.1%(521)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment31,245
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
37.0%(9,395)
Women
63.0%(16,026)

Gender Statistics

Men9,395

30% of total enrollment

Women16,026

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northern Arizona University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(335)
18-19
41.3%(9,551)
20-21
33.0%(7,634)
22-24
11.5%(2,664)
25+
12.7%(2,944)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.8%(89)
22-24
26.3%(1,329)
25+
71.9%(3,640)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

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 81% in-state residents, 18% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.0%(4,343)
Out-of-State
18.0%(964)
International
1.0%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State4,343

81% of student body

Out-of-State964

18% of student body

International55

1% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age