Ashford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ashford University has a diverse student body with 60% students of color and Infinity% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.4%(16,693)
Hispanic
20.2%(8,369)
African American
29.0%(12,011)
Asian
2.5%(1,041)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(319)
Pacific Islander
1.1%(445)
Two or More Races
4.4%(1,800)
Unknown
1.6%(672)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment51,246
International StudentsInfinity%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Ashford University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.9%(16,095)
Women
61.1%(25,302)

Gender Statistics

Men16,095

31% of total enrollment

Women25,302

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ashford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 3% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 52% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
0.9%(234)
20-21
3.4%(849)
22-24
9.3%(2,322)
25+
86.4%(21,544)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.0%(2)
22-24
3.7%(280)
25+
96.3%(7,373)

Age Diversity Insights

3%

Traditional Age (18-21)

52%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.6%(57)
International
3.4%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State57

Infinity% of student body

International2

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

52%

Non-Traditional Age