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FAU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 70%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at FAU are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Florida Atlantic 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.

Racial demographics of Florida Atlantic University students
Race Percent of Students
White
43%
Black
20%
Hispanic
26%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
2%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FAU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Florida Atlantic University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for Florida Atlantic University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
13,580
Women
18,027

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 21%

FAU draws 78 percent of students from Florida, 19 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Florida Atlantic University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
78%
Out of State
19%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,066 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

31,607
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 26.9%
Part-time undergraduates 35.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133669.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026