A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FIU are primarily Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Florida International 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 |
9%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
67%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida International University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FIU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23,855
|
| Women |
31,754
|
FIU serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
48% 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 | 27.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133951 IPEDS survey data for Florida International University.