| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,085 | 57.74% |
| International | 325 | 17.30% |
| Black or African American | 237 | 12.61% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 78 | 4.15% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 35 | 1.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.05% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0.05% |
The majority of SIUC graduate students are White.