A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home are mostly White with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 11% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
89%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Arkansas State University Mountain Home with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home 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 |
488
|
| Women |
759
|
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home serves a very low number of students outside of Arkansas, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 39.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=420538 IPEDS survey data for Arkansas State University Mountain Home.