| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,477 | 86.54% |
| Asian | 471 | 7.44% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 2.28% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 44 | 0.70% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
The majority of Iowa State teachers are White. Faculty diversity is considered average.