A-State Demographics & Diversity Report
What does the A-State student population look like? College Factual wanted to know the facts so we crunched the numbers. We analyzed racial diversity, gender ratios, age and geographic origins of college campuses accross the U.S. See how Arkansas State University - Main Campus fared in our 2021 diversity report.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
A-State Student Population
How Many Students Attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus?
A-State total enrollment is approximately 13,356 students.
6,439 are undergraduates and 650 are graduate students.
A-State Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time A-State undergraduate population is made up of 57% women, and 43% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
A-State Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 4,843 |
| Black or African American | 734 |
| International | 369 |
| Hispanic | 229 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 141 |
| Asian | 54 |
| Unknown | 45 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
A-State Graduate Student Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 63% of full-time grad students are women, and 37% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
A-State Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 447 |
| International | 109 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 8 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Average Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
A-State achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #1,459 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
Some schools are more diverse in different categories, some are less. This school ranks close to average in overall diversity, and some categories may be more diverse than others. The diversity categories measured on this page are student race/ethnicity, gender, age, and location.
How Does A-State Diversity Compare to National Averages?
A-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
A-State is ranked 2,730 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.
A-State Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 9,956 |
| Black or African American | 1,725 |
| International | 575 |
| Hispanic | 456 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 280 |
| Unknown | 184 |
| Asian | 117 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Arkansas State University - Main Campus Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 1,376 |
| Black or African American | 193 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 28 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at A-State.
Average Male/Female Ratio
A-State ranks 1,678 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 8,328 female students and 5,028 male students at A-State.
Close to Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of A-State is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
There are approximately 1,054 female teachers and 710 male teachers.
Average Geographic Diversity
A-State ranks 1,181 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
13.17% of A-State students come from out of state, and 7.54% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 23 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 1,319 |
| Tennessee | 35 |
| Texas | 15 |
| Illinois | 7 |
| Georgia | 7 |
International Students at A-State
Students from 76 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Learn more about international students at A-State.
High Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At A-State, 39.93% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2,891 |
| 18-19 | 2,671 |
| 35 and over | 2,457 |
| 22-24 | 2,228 |
| 25-29 | 1,808 |
| 30-34 | 1,165 |
| 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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