Empire State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

51%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
NaN%
International
8
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Empire State University has a diverse student body with 51% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.5%(5,833)
Hispanic
15.1%(1,817)
African American
15.8%(1,902)
Asian
3.5%(422)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(50)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(20)
Two or More Races
2.8%(341)
Unknown
13.7%(1,651)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color51%
Total Enrollment15,443
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Empire State University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.1%(4,013)
Women
66.9%(8,093)

Gender Statistics

Men4,013

26% of total enrollment

Women8,093

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Empire State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 7% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 47% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(46)
18-19
2.7%(214)
20-21
8.3%(644)
22-24
14.9%(1,157)
25+
73.5%(5,728)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(9)
22-24
11.0%(194)
25+
88.4%(1,553)

Age Diversity Insights

7%

Traditional Age (18-21)

47%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(3)

Regional Representation

International3

NaN% of student body

States Represented

8 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

51%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

47%

Non-Traditional Age