A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at AAMU are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Alabama A & M University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
92%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Alabama A & M University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, AAMU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,369
|
| Women |
3,638
|
AAMU serves a low number of students outside of Alabama, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
10%
|
67% 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 | 8.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100654 IPEDS survey data for Alabama A & M University.