| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,763 | 48.30% |
| International | 1,813 | 12.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,528 | 10.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,409 | 10.06% |
| Unknown | 978 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 830 | 5.93% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 648 | 4.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.09% |
The majority of The American University students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at The American University below average.