A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 25% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Connecticut Avery Point with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
274
|
| Women |
219
|
University of Connecticut-Avery Point serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 15.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436827 IPEDS survey data for University of Connecticut Avery Point.