A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Azusa Pacific Online University are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 69% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Azusa Pacific Online University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
31%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
40%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 318% more female students than male students enrolled at Azusa Pacific Online University with a gender ratio of 81% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Azusa Pacific Online University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
81%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
366
|
| Women |
1,529
|
Azusa Pacific Online University serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
95% 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 | 77.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 18.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=474863 IPEDS survey data for Azusa Pacific Online University.