A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Central Arkansas are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 81% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Central Arkansas with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Central Arkansas has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,530
|
| Women |
6,383
|
University of Central Arkansas serves a very low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 10.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106704 IPEDS survey data for University of Central Arkansas.