| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,934 |
| Black or African American | 674 |
| Hispanic | 462 |
| Unknown | 302 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 136 |
| Asian | 102 |
| International | 17 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 |
The majority of SUNY Empire undergraduates are White.