| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,857 | 54.62% | 
| Black or African American | 1,552 | 14.47% | 
| Hispanic | 1,395 | 13.01% | 
| Unknown | 1,242 | 11.58% | 
| Asian | 319 | 2.97% | 
| Multi-Ethnic | 241 | 2.25% | 
| International | 55 | 0.51% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.22% | 
The majority of SUNY Empire students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at SUNY Empire below average.