Alabama State Demographics & Diversity Report
College Factual's 2021 diversity analysis brings to light the racial demographics, age range, gender ratios, and geographic origins of Alabama State students.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
Alabama State Student Population
How Many Students Attend Alabama State University?
Alabama State total enrollment is approximately 4,190 students.
3,446 are undergraduates and 298 are graduate students.
Alabama State Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Alabama State undergraduate population is made up of 63% women, and 37% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Alabama State Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,196 |
| White | 56 |
| International | 54 |
| Unknown | 43 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 41 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Alabama State Graduate Student Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 70% of full-time grad students are women, and 30% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Alabama State Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 162 |
| White | 113 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 5 |
| International | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Average Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
Alabama State achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #2,129 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
This school is was found to be average when it comes to overall diversity, which means the student races, ethnicities, ages, genders and locations are close to the typical amount seen in most universities.
How Does Alabama State Diversity Compare to National Averages?
Alabama State is considered middle of the road when it comes to overall diversity. Some aspects of diversity may be stronger than others.
Below Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Alabama State is ranked 3,515 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Some schools are low in racial/ethnic diversity due to catering to one specific racial/ethnic group, or because they are located in an area where they primarily serve the nearby community.
Alabama State is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with a principal mission of serving and educating the black community.
Alabama State Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,772 |
| White | 177 |
| International | 64 |
| Unknown | 54 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 50 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Alabama State University Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 812 |
| White | 125 |
| Asian | 44 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at Alabama State.
Average Male/Female Ratio
Alabama State ranks 2,139 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 2,668 female students and 1,522 male students at Alabama State.
Close to Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of Alabama State is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
More about Alabama State faculty.
There are approximately 635 female teachers and 465 male teachers.
High Geographic Diversity
Alabama State ranks 508 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
42.33% of Alabama State students come from out of state, and 1.2% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 30 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 662 |
| Georgia | 154 |
| Florida | 62 |
| Illinois | 49 |
| Tennessee | 21 |
International Students at Alabama State
Students from 35 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Nigeria, Canada, and Jamaica.
Learn more about international students at Alabama State.
High Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Alabama State, 59.92% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,610 |
| 20-21 | 1,242 |
| 22-24 | 1,111 |
| 25-29 | 389 |
| 35 and over | 225 |
| 30-34 | 129 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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