A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident 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 |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 165% more male students than female students enrolled at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott with a gender ratio of 73% men to 27% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
73%
|
| Women |
27%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,295
|
| Women |
867
|
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott serves a high number of out-of-state students with 77% of the student body residing outside of Arizona or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
71%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
19% 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 | 11% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104586 IPEDS survey data for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.