A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CAU are almost exclusively Hispanic with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Carlos Albizu University Miami 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 |
2%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
92%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 526% more female students than male students enrolled at Carlos Albizu University Miami with a gender ratio of 86% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CAU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
86%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
119
|
| Women |
745
|
CAU serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, 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%
|
50% 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 | 78.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132842 IPEDS survey data for Carlos Albizu University Miami.