| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 493 | 31.85% |
| Asian | 424 | 27.39% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 20.74% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 11.30% |
| Unknown | 103 | 6.65% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 30 | 1.94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.06% |
| International | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.06% |
The majority of SUNY Downstate graduate students are White.