| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 55.48% | 
| Black or African American | 28 | 18.06% | 
| Hispanic | 19 | 12.26% | 
| Unknown | 12 | 7.74% | 
| Multi-Ethnic | 5 | 3.23% | 
| International | 2 | 1.29% | 
| Asian | 2 | 1.29% | 
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.65% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.65% | 
The majority of SUNY Empire graduate students are White.