A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at AIU Online are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
34%
|
| Black |
46%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 60% more female students than male students enrolled at American InterContinental University Online with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, AIU Online has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,521
|
| Women |
8,812
|
AIU Online serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 98% of the student body residing outside of Illinois or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
2%
|
| Out of State |
98%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
74% 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 | 85.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 40.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=445027 IPEDS survey data for American InterContinental University Online.