A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Tuskegee University are mostly Black with a small Asian population. The school has very low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Tuskegee University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
90%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 82% more female students than male students enrolled at Tuskegee University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tuskegee University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
912
|
| Women |
1,658
|
Tuskegee University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 78% of the student body residing outside of Alabama or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
22%
|
| Out of State |
78%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102377 IPEDS survey data for Tuskegee University.