A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at U of A are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Arizona with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, U of A has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21,985
|
| Women |
27,418
|
U of A serves a low number of students outside of Arizona, with 47 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
47%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104179 IPEDS survey data for University of Arizona.