A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at American University of Health Sciences are mainly Asian with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
10%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
59%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 162% more female students than male students enrolled at American University of Health Sciences with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American University of Health Sciences has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
141
|
| Women |
369
|
American University of Health Sciences serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
75% 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 | 67.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=433004 IPEDS survey data for American University of Health Sciences.