A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Alaska Fairbanks are predominantly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Alaska Fairbanks has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
14%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
29%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Alaska Fairbanks with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 |
2,531
|
| Women |
4,076
|
University of Alaska Fairbanks serves a very low number of students outside of Alaska, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% 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 | 46.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=102614 IPEDS survey data for University of Alaska Fairbanks.