University of Central Arkansas Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Central Arkansas has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.9%(5,787)
Hispanic
6.7%(568)
African American
17.6%(1,495)
Asian
2.3%(192)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
4.9%(419)
Unknown
0.2%(17)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment11,341
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.8%(3,452)
Women
61.2%(5,434)

Gender Statistics

Men3,452

30% of total enrollment

Women5,434

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Central Arkansas serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.3%(573)
18-19
40.2%(3,168)
20-21
33.4%(2,631)
22-24
11.1%(874)
25+
8.1%(638)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.3%(82)
22-24
37.3%(711)
25+
58.4%(1,113)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Central Arkansas attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.5%(1,567)
Out-of-State
7.5%(130)
International
2.0%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State1,567

91% of student body

Out-of-State130

8% of student body

International34

2% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age

University of Central Arkansas - Demographics & Diversity