A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at American Public University System are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 74% more male students than female students enrolled at American Public University System with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Public University System has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
64%
|
| Women |
36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30,928
|
| Women |
17,740
|
American Public University System serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 99% of the student body residing outside of West Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
1%
|
| Out of State |
97%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
68% 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 | 82.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 90.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=449339 IPEDS survey data for American Public University System.