by our College Data Analytics Team| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,269 |
| Hispanic | 859 |
| International | 255 |
| White | 212 |
| Unknown | 137 |
| Asian | 74 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 44 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
The majority of Essex undergraduates are Black or African American.