A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Alabama at Birmingham are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 62% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Alabama at Birmingham has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,363
|
| Women |
13,560
|
University of Alabama at Birmingham serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 23.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100663 IPEDS survey data for University of Alabama at Birmingham.