A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FAU are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Florida Atlantic University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FAU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12,335
|
| Women |
17,257
|
FAU serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
34% 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 | 26.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133669 IPEDS survey data for Florida Atlantic University.